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Archives for November 2016

New Sky Box with 'FreeSat from Sky'
Hi I hope someone is able to help. :money: just over a year ago, I downgraded my Sky TV subscription to 'FreeSat from Sky'. I'm very happy with this, and have no need to get a subscription again. The thing is, the Sky HD box is now about 8ish years old, and regularly conks out, needing me to take the power lead out for a…
France v New Zealand Rugby International
Hi Other than paying for Premier Sports, is there anyway to watch tomorrow's France v New Zealand match (besides attending the match), via a streaming site? If you're aware of one, please let me know. Thanks
Sky offers
Just resigned up to sky as had problems last time and was wanting the tv but thought great just a rubbish one but they have changed the model to this http://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-32LH510B So looks decent enough for a free tv but known my luck I will get sent the rubbish one lol 😂
Cancelling Sky
Hi, I've been with sky for 15 years and am looking at SkyQ but really begrudge paying the £200 they want to charge me. Someone mentioned to me that it's possible to cancel the contract which is in my name and for my husband to join as a new customer. Then we could get the current offer where we get the free TV, pay £15 one…
Watching children in need without a licence
Good morning all. My grandaughter is coming to stay the night and wants to watch children in need. I don't watch TV and haven't had a licence for several years now. However I do have a box telly that I watch videos on and somewhere in the loft an old freeview box. If I can get this lot to work is it ok for her to watch…
Virgin Media
6 Months ago i took out a 6 month promotional offer which was the big kahuna deal (XL TV, Tivo Box, 1 Extra V HD box & 100Mb Boradband) the bundle was 63.50 + the 17.99 phone line. The promotion was £15 off the bundle so it came to 66.49pm which i already thought was way expensive. Now after the 6 month promotion its gone…
TalkTalk will let me leave, but what are my options?
Another long running saga with TalkTalk means I've moved house and they're still failing to provide me with the broadband and phone and TV services I had at my old place. They're trying to force me on to another 18-month contract, but they acknowledge until they connect me I am free to leave. My £32 a month package for the…
netflix special offers?
Wanting to get netflix, & wondering if a) there's any offers on anywhere better than the 1 free month on their website b) if it's likely to be worthwhile my waiting until black Friday or even Christmas or new year for a better deal/price Definitely not interested in the shared / dodgy-looking deals on ebay or similar Any…
BT broadband, tv and phone prices - Opinion needed please.
]Hi there, I have been looking at my BT Bill and it seems expensive. I am paying £53.14 a month. consisting of the following: Line Rental at £18.99 a month Package Broadband and Calls £27.35 This is made up of Broadband and calls £32.50 This is the cost of your Package at £32.50 a month. This gives you: Calling Plan…
Sky "Glitch" 50% Off Till 2021?
First time poster, so hello to everyone! The reason for posting now is I've just had one of those "too good to be true" moments with Sky. Background to the tale is that I followed MSE advice around 9 months ago and cancelled my Sky package, upon which a week or so later I was offered 50% off for 10 months with no contract.…
Sky v Virgin
I'm just about to move house and have a very uneconomical set, so using moving house to review everything. I have full sky package, sports and movies HD and two multirooms - £104 pm. Virgin fibre broadband - £33.25 soon to go up to £36ish BT telephone line and BT Sports - £53 pm. Moving everything to Virgin I can get…
Looking for a few ideas...
Hi Everyone I've been a long-time reader/lurker of these boards and thought you folks may be the ideal people to turn to in an effort to reduce costs... first up, a little background; We currently have the full SKY package at home and pay extra for BT Sport. Our Telephone & Internet are supplied by BT and we're contracted…
SKY TV charging me after I moved to Virgin
In August 2016 I bought a new TV from PC World. This is not something that happens often - I am a low-waged single parent of two young boys, relying on Working and Child Tax Credit - I don't have any spare money at the end of the month. However, I had inherited some money from my Granddad, and we needed a new TV. At PC…
Sky & BT Sports
Hi All, Mum is moving into retirement flat which does not have cable. Can sky and Bt sports be accessed without a dish? Talktalk say they can via internet? Thanks Suzanne
Netflix - ombudsman? (and Now TV - subtitles?)
Are Netflix governed by any kind of ombudsman or regulator? I have a complaint about how they are dealing with a hearing-impaired member of the family and they are refusing to give a satisfactory response. Is there something like Trading Standards I can make a case to? We are paying full-price and receiving substandard…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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