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Archives for May 2017

Moving house, best alternative to Sky?
We are a family of 5 looking to save some money on our media set up. We are out of contract with sky (we have tv/phone/bb with them)and have got rid of box sets. A bit bewildered:huh: by all that is out there, but I was thinking about getting freesat and a firestick (we have prime). Would that be a good setup or overkill?…
Virgin Media Failed SAR - Closed Complaint Down
After moving house 13 months ago I swore I would leave Virgin, and then they made me an offer I couldn't refuse, so I took it. Since then I must have spent 20+ hours on the phone complaining about the terrible service. After one 2 hour headbanging incident in March, I opening up a complaint, and requested all data held on…
Can I leave sky within 30 days without penalty?
We moved sky from our old flat to new, but it turns out the new flat doesn't have a sky dish. I called to cancel but they said the penalty will be around £200. Is this correct? I would have thought I could cancel in 30 days?
Now TV Codes
Hey guys, I play a game on my phone called 'Snatch' which has prizes including now tv codes. As I don't have now tv, or know anyone who has, I thought I'd post them here for anyone who might be able to use them. They are single use codes so it really is first come first served with them. They all expire soon so let me know…
BT Sport
Just contacted BT to cancel my Sports package (BT Sport + HD ) and the customer service adviser said that if I was to add BT sport in the future it would "initiate a new 12 month Broadband Package"...I asked how could this happen he said "it just does" any one had ant experience of this ??
Sky query
Hi All Currently with sky for bb and talk, but a relative has just sent me a code to get the whole sky q bundle Inc sports and movies for £35 a month. Is there anyway for me to take this offer as i still have broadband at the property i wish to sign up at? Thanks
Sky TV Question
I'm finding we rarely watch actual Sky content and are mostly using the Sky box for terrestrial channels and freeview channels, this make the £74 pm cost very expensive, I like the HD content and the Sky+ recording facility, can I cancel or keep a minimal subscription whilst keeping the HD and recording capability?
No tv point or aerial
Hi, I'm really after some advice. We are about to move and there is no aerial or tv point in the house. We are used to no tv but not really being up with tech I wondered if there was an obvious solution that doesn't involve too much cost or labour from someone who is up with tech:) TIA
I just need a PVR...
Why is there little on the market to choose from? All I want is a box that will give me FREEVIEW channels and either YOUVIEW or FREEVIEW PLAY, preferably the latter and to be able to record TV. There are just so few to choose from it seems. HUMAX dominates the market but I have had such bad service and luck with them. Even…
How to use Roku on Analogue TV
I am retired and TV subscriptions are no longer affordable. I wanted to keep basic TV channels and Netflix, I have read that a Roku stick accesses Netlix, My problem is that I have an excellent working old LG Analogue TV . I have read that I can get an HDMI to Scart converter box but have been told that this is not…
BBC iPlayer now requires your address.
New rules apply to the BBC iPlayer from today: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/05/11/bbc-iplayer-now-has-password-controls/
Sky 50% off for newbies 3 days only
Look like sky have 50% off bundle prices for new subscribers but it only lasts 3 days
Negotiating during Sky cooling off?
I've just got a new deal with Sky to move to Sky Q. Wasn't a bad deal, £20 total for installation, and a bit off monthly. However, there is a 31 day cooling off, so wondering if anyone has had any luck negotiating again during that to get more off monthly, maybe credit to get back the installation fee, or get something…
SKY - nightmare please help!
I cancelled my sky package almost 3 years ago (when we moved house, I didn't move the package with us as my husband took a new deal with sky for our new address) I have only just realised I have been paying 3 years worth of payments for my old address.(don't usually miss things like this on my online banking but with my…
TV Licence issue
I'll try and make this short, but I'm after some advice on what to do here. They're taking me to court. I don't need a TV licence because my aerial doesn't work, an officer was sent round to my house, and me being the honest and polite person that I am, I let him in to show him that I'm being truthful. I was watching…
Best Current Sky Q Deal
Having fully cancelled Sky 4 months ago I was wondering what the best deals people are currently getting for sky Q?
keep Sky tv?
I currently pay £44 a month for tv, Variety, F1, boxsets. They have offered if I drop f1 and hd Variety for £19.80 or with boxsets £22.80 (40% off) 18 month contract Do I keep sky or look at freesat etc?

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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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