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Archives for January 2017

Cancelled sky in the hope they improve deal. How long do I wait?
Hi All My Sky contract ended this month so I rang and asked for a better deal. I slept on their offer and then cancelled the next day stating it was still too expensive. This was two days ago. I was very friendly with them and just stated it was cost that was the issue. I don't actually want to cancel Sky so in peoples…
Decisions, decisions, options, options! What to do?
Looks as though my sky HD box has bitten dust. Thay could be just the thing we need to make a decision to change things a bit ......but to what? More/new sky, freesat, new tv with freeview, android box + more I've not heard of yet? Hope to get some advice here from other members as to what solution they went for and…
TV licence on 4G phone with screen mirroring to TV
Hi all, I hope this hasn't been covered previously, apologies if it has. I don't have a TV licence, I don't watch broadcast TV and I don't watch iPlayer. However I would like to watch one BBC programme on iPlayer or maybe some live news. From my understanding I can do this on my phone, whilst on batteries. Correct me if…
BT price increase
We took advantage of one of the BT TV and broadband deals in January, just before the announcement of the price increases. The deal we signed up to was for £41 a month for 12 months, including BT sport and infinity fibre broadband. Does this mean we would be hit by the increases, even though the contract we have signed up…
Just Digital
Hi Can you help. A company called Just Digital / Digicare UK Ltd have being taking money from my mothers account for protection on her digital satellite equipment and TV. Has anyone heard of this company. I have already had to report one company for fraud for doing the same thing. Any advice greatly appreciated. I am not…
Sky to lose Discovery channels
In less than a weeks time - Sky are losing Discovery channels https://www.sky.com/help/articles/changes-to-sky-channels?DCMP=snt-skycom:ec_channel_changes This was the main reason that I subscribed - so it will be bye bye sky hello freeview - as it will be with many others I predict I see that Sky felt it unnecessary to…
Sky Fail To Reach Agreement With Discovery
MoneySavingExpert insert: We've published a news story on this. Read it here: 'Sky TV customers set to lose 13 channels next week - can you get a refund or cancel penalty-free?' Back to jasonwatkins' original thread... --- Sorry if there's a thread about this but I did look. Apparently Sky and Discovery have failed to…
Streaming from iPad to Smart TV
I've been looking at downloading the occasional movie from iTunes to my iPad mini retina with the intention of watching it on my Samsung Smart TV However, the little reading I've done seems to suggest that Apple doesn't make this easy. The most obvious solution would seem to be an Apple TV but at over £125 that's one big…
Tv Package advice
New to the forum and I wish to get advice on my TV deal. I currently have a 25% off 12 month contract with Sky. I have the Original bundle plus Sky Sports 1 which costs me £26.62 per month. The full price when that offer ends will be £35.50 per month. Apart from watching my team who are on Sky quite often I don't really…
BT Sport to cost £3.50 per month for all BT TV YouView users
BT Sport to cost £3.50 per month for all BT TV YouView users from 1st August 2017, plus other price hikes, from April 2017 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38694013
BT sport - £40 a month?!?
I've just received a bill for BT Sport viewed via SKY and its jumped from £21.99 to £40!! Anyone else had this? Is this the new standard price? or has April fools day came early?
EurosportPlayer £20/year.
A great deal at the moment, until 31st January Eurosport player is only £19.99 for the whole year. It not only gives you the two usual channels but also various feeds and from different events, including being able to choose which tennis court you want to watch and that sort of stuff. Bit of a bargain for those that enjoy…
£100 Prepaid MasterCard- Sky Deal
Hi guys, Recently moved home and came across this website that has some real good deals for moving home. Check out the Sky deal they have going on with £100 cashback on any deal you take. Well chuffed!! web address is homemoverspack and its under the homemovers offers section
Now tv- Sky Atlantic series available?
I have the full Virgin tv package. I am considering a Now box as it would allow me to access Sky Atlantic series which I do not get or have missed on Virgin. However it is unclear what boxsets/tv series are available just now on Now tv. I already get Fox, Blindspot etc. Do you have easy access to boxsets/ tv series which…
Cost of tv licence - I'm confused!
I'm considering rejoining the 21st century and getting a telly. Haven't had one for years. However I've looked at the licence website and it says you have to pay £24 a month for the first 6 months or something, then it drops down to £12. I don't understand why Can someone explain please. Sorry to be dense Thanks.
Sky Contract Help
Hi, firstly apologies if this is the wrong section. It was the best fit in my eyes. I'll try and keep this concise as I know I waffle. I guess if people who could help need more info they would ask. Back in Jan '16 I renegotiated my Sky TV contract for a better deal, and agree to a new 12 month contract. Come Jan '17 I…
Best recording box for TV
Can anyone recommend a box for watching TV that also pauses/rewinds and records programmes? I am currently with virgin and the prices hikes are getting ridiculous, so was thinking of doing a separate broadband/phone and TV deals but we quite like the function that the virgin box has so wondered if anyone could a new one so…

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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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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
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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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