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Archives for June 2017

A problen with my remote control
My friend has a Hitachi TV with a remote control RC 4862 which he got from Argos and it has stopped working it will not change channels I have looked at the Argos website and thee are no RC 4862 remotes listed but there are one for all remotes listed will that do the job ? Or on the other hand it is possible that the…
Sky Sports to replace numbered channels & slash cost
Sky is scrapping its numbered sports channels and replacing them with themed offerings focused on specific sports – led by football, golf and cricket – as it combats falling viewer numbers with a branding revamp and a cheaper viewing package. The retirement of Sky Sports 1,2,3,4 and 5 and the introduction of a new package…
Virgin phone,bb,tv and sports
I am with sky for tv variety and sports channel. I have landline with bt and bb and bt sports. I am thinking of switching everything to virgin . Does anybody how much it will cost with all the sports channel, bb can be basic. I am paying much more with sky and bt. If anybody who has the full house with virgin can give me…
Upgrading Sky from Original to Variety?
I currently have a good deal from Sky with the Original bundle plus Sky Sports. I would have preferred to have the Variety bundle with Sky Sports as that provides the Documentaries like the History Channel that Original does not cover. From experience I know that when you upgrade you generally lose whatever discount you…
TV licence for Amazon video purchase
My TV licence expires at the end of June. I've made the no licence required declaration and the TV is going. Whilst reading through the declaration cow-poo I noticed it said that you can't use iplayer even through sites like Amazon. Just to clarify. If I buy Dr Who episode 12 for £2.49 from Amazon (due on BBC the day after…
"THE CROWN" on TV ?
My wife has issued a proclamation - a requirement to watch "THE CROWN" on TV We have an Amazon prime account and the stick - but I can't locate the program (According to Google - it is on Amazon prime) Is it on Amazon or just Netflix ? Any help welcome ... Thanks
Cannot view Netflix with Roku
I recently got amazing help from forum members on connecting Roku to analogue TV, It is going great and I am amazed at what I can view . The only problem I have is that I cannot log in to Netflix. Log in fails on Roku but I can log in fine on laptop. It states that verification is needed. I was on phone to Netflix foe 45…
iPlayer sign in.
How does the iplayer sign in thing work as I have access to it by mobile, kindle, amazon fire stick and PC. All of these now need a sign in to iplayer except my 4 year old sony bluray player. Is this likely to remain as long as I don't update the software.
Cancelled sky - what are my options?
I had sky Q fitted yesterday, as did my daughter 8 miles away. I had mine installed & was told it's an extra £20 for the Touchscreen remote, so I paid by card, it will be posted to me. An hour later, my daughters is fitted & she's handed the touchscreen remote for free! I rang sky today to get my £20 back, I'm not paying…
BT Youview box faulty or no?
A lot of the time I cannot seem to switch on my TV and watch it, particularly in the evenings. Not sure if it is an aeriel/signal problem or there could be a fault with the box. Often the pictures will be breaking up/pixillated then other times they are fine, mostly during daytime. If I want to watch the i players, then it…
Cancelled by tv?
A warning to anyone cancelling Bt tv- I phoned in March 2017 to cancel Bt vision to save money as I only watch freeview channels and catch-up. It has taken til today to discover the reason for huge hike in my monthly bill has been because I carried on using the yview box. Bt said its no problem they would just cancel my Bt…
Sky tv
Sky have overcharged me for Multiscreen since 2010. They will only refund 2 years??This amounts to £258 instead of over £2000 I am owed. How or who can I see to find out if I can claim for the past 16 years? They mis-sold me this, and I never received a box or anything. They say I should have complained earlier. HELP!!!
sky sports 1 pack discontinued
Just received an e-mail to say that they are discontinuing my Sky Sports 1 (and 5) only package but upgrading me to the full Sky Sports package at the same cost I currently pay for the the next 5 months. The cost will then rise to the full £27.50 per month. I only want Sky Sports 1 does anyone know why they are doing this?
Netflix on holiday
Hi, Has anyone downloaded titles on Netflix UK and taken abroad to watch on a tablet? If i connect the tablet to WIFI but do NOT open the App while connected, do you think Netflix will know im in another country (Cyprus) and not let me watch my downloads? The website just says you may not be able to watch, just wondered if…
TV and Broadband Deal Advice
Howdy, My fianc!e and I are moving into out first home together within the next month. I am now looking at TV and broadband packages. If money wasn't an object, we would obviously go for the biggest and best all round. However, as money is an object, our main needs are fast broadband, with decent upload (for gaming), and…
Internet TV reccomendations
We do like having cabled TV but it costs too much and we will not have a BT line or Sky. Wondering if TV channels via the internet cope with HD and what the best/cheapest package might be? Recommendations appreciated.
Is your Humax box not working? Then read on
Hi, Our Humax HDR 1000S box recently stopped working and of course it is just out to the 2 year warranty that they offer. So I was looking at purchasing another when I thought I'd better make sure there wasn't some obvious trouble shooting advice on their website. Turns out they are having some issues with the latest…
Lions and Sky Sports - cheapest way
I don't have Sky, Virgin, Now TV or anything. I don't mind paying to subscribe temporarily, what is the cheapest way to watch the Lions tour? Any recommendations?
Can't cancel sky as it's in ex's name 😈
I want to cancel the sky contract I have, it is in my ex husband's name, but that's it. I can change the contract, the payment comes out of my bank, I speak to them about it, but no, they can't cancel it. It's not an option to ask my ex to call them. Any suggestions as to what can be done with this? I don't want to just…

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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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