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Archives for July 2019

Sky TV - Am I Overpaying?
Hello, I’m just looking into our Sky bill after years of not questioning the charges and after looking online it seems like we are overpaying, here is my bill breakdown: Box Sets - £41.50 Sky Sports (Complete Pack) - £28.00 HD Basic - £0.00 Sky Sports HD - £6.00 Sky Q Multiscreen Pack (1 additional Sky Box) - £13.00 Total:…
Cheap Coaxial Cable Tester?
Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheap Coaxial Cable Tester? I have 4 sockets and a bunch of cables in the loft so just want to know which one goes where. Don't mind cheap and cheerful from China. Cheers
ITV and BBC to launch £6/mth streaming service - MSE News
ITV and the BBC have announced that their new 'BritBox' streaming service will be launched later this year, costing £5.99 a month...Read the full story: 'ITV and BBC to launch £6/mth streaming service' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
TV license needed for live TV, but why?
Hi All, So I know all the rules about having a TV license - you need one to watch or record any live TV - but my question is 'why'? I thought that other channels don't receive any money from the TV license (only BBC), and they all get funding from adverts. So to me it would make sense for them to be separate from the…
netflix charging twice.
My grand-daughter has a Netflix account {the one where you can sign in on 2 tvs and 2 phones] She signed in on a second tv in March and since then Netflix has been charging her twice every month. She has only just realised this as like a lot of youngsters she hardly ever checks her account except to see how much she has…
Considering cancelling Sky Q but have a few questions
Hi. This is a little complicated but here goes... I signed up to Sky Q in the summer of 2017 for the Sports channels package but was told that package was an "add-on" package and that if i wanted it then i would need to be subscribed to another package first. So i chose the Variety channels package. I was subscribed to…
Sky Overcharging
Hello, hope someone can help or offer advice. I have Sky, my month charge is £57, this is only for TV, I have no other service with Sky. Today, Sky have taken £190 as a Direct Debit from my account, £57 for the monthly subscription and £133 as a 'Debit adjustment'. I noticed this transaction was going through on Saturday -…
TV Advice on 32" TV
Hi, I have been looking for a TV for the bedroom, will be mainly connected to an android box but will also connect to aerial point for HD tuner I didn't want anything bigger than about 32" and also didn't want to pay more than arount £200. I had convinced myself on a particular TV, the LG 32LK6100 i noticed it said this…
TV License Renewal?
Hello all, hope you are well. My mother has just received a TV license letter telling her that she has been unlicensed for 2 weeks and needs to renew. We do not watch BBC Iplayer, or any English channels. We do not have any TV robots like Sky or BT or what not, but my mother does watch Turkish TV channels (we do have a box…
BBC to continue giving over-75 TV licence refunds after rule change - MSE News
Pensioners will not face a deadline of June 2020 to reclaim TV licence fees they've accidentally paid, the BBC has confirmed...Read the full story: 'BBC to continue giving over-75 TV licence refunds after rule change' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Sky package advice
Hi, just want some advice on what I am currently paying for sky. I have a basic sky+ box and my package is as follows: variety package £35.50; line rental £18.99; sky talk anytime £10; 1571 £2: sky fibre max £22. Total monthly cost £88.49. We don’t have sport channels (wouldn’t want them)or movie channels (would maybe like…
Tv options once moved home
Hello people in my phone :) We currently have Sky and it is costing us approx £80 a month :eek: soon we will be moving so are considering leaving sky completely. What would be our best option? Ideally I would like Netflix, Now TV and Freeview all on one box, is that possible? Is there something out there?
Freeview without an aerial
Is there a way of getting Freeview without an aerial? My aerial is broken, and my landlord wont pay for repair/replace, and I don't really want to pay either, an indoor aerial is no good.. Is there any way I can use my internet? Legally I may add
Over 75 and mistakenly paid for your TV licence? Reclaims may be stopped from next year - MSE News
Pensioners may face a deadline of June 2020 to reclaim TV licence fees they've accidentally paid, MoneySavingExpert.com has learned...Read the full story: 'Over 75 and mistakenly paid for your TV licence? Reclaims may be stopped from next year' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.

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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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