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Archives for June 2020

Over 75s License - claim past years?
Hi my MIL is 80 and has paid for TV license for the last 4 years and hasn’t claimed for a free license, can she claim a refund on the years she paid while being entitled to a free TV license? I couldn’t see anything on line.
Sky Q voice control freebie for sky VIP
Just order the above for free on sky website VIP customers only retail at £24.99. I am upgrading to sky Q and will keep it as spare.
Renew Contract with Sky
Hi, I am due to renew my contract with Sky in coming weeks however due to current coronavirus pandemic and sky prioritising calls to vulnerable customers how can you contact them to discuss this before they possibly decide to renew anyway for a further 18 months. If anyone has e-mail address I could use I would be…
Sky ultimate TV offer
While going through the offers I found the below in my account with sky. I have tried to talk to sky, live chat but none of them are able to confirm this and asking me to go ahead and do it online. My worry is, is it just a short term price or will last for the whole 18 months? I have some offers on my current package so…
No viewing card received yet!
I am upgrading from sky+HD to sky Q next week. Have not received viewing card yet? Should I ring sky as I know the lines must be busy or wait for it to turn up? I read when searching that the engineer carry spare ones.
Football on TV is not worth paying for in it's current format
I took on a contract with BT for their Big Sport package that includes all the Sky Now sports channels just before the shut down. After numerous calls to BT I eventually managed to pause the package and I now have some credit. With the resumption of football the package has been reinstated and I watched the first televised…
Lost all BBC TV and radio channels on Freeview
Hi everyone My Freeview reception has been playing up a bit for the last few weeks. Assumed it might be a problem with the equipment - both TV and tuner are several years old. Picture breaking up, freezing etc etc. (Also getting a quite frequent "UBO" or "U80" error on the Panasonic DVD/VHS/Tuner which auto switches off…
NOW TV ADVERTS, SKIPPING POSSIBLE?
I know for an extra £4 month you can get advert free Now Tv, but I'd prefer not to have to pay more than necessary for my service. I've tried skipping adverts by fast forwarding when I know they're going to begin, but it seems to make no difference as far as I can tell, I still have adverts to sit through. Is it not…
Upgrading from Sky + to Sky Q
I am now looking to upgrade to Sky Q and just wanted a few tips if possible, before I call them. Im currently on a very good deal at £40 for all the TV channels, inc sports and cinema, plus HD. I was offered a free install , and 1 mini box, when I renewed about 6 months ago, but we didnt have a compatible TV back then. Im…
Freesat box, sky TV box & sky dish
Hi all, I just bought a Recordable Freesat (foxsat) box for £60 . I was lucky cos they can be quite expensive. I did have sky plus, but i stopped that . i wasnt paying £15 a month just to pause and record etc. So i have 2 coaxial cables going into that as it was recordable. From what i understand i would need to put the 2…
sky q
i have got sky hd tv box but i have to keep reinserting the view card. so i thought about changing to a sky q box, but sky want £199 for this. is that for installing the sky box ?
SKY HD+ v SKY Q
My sky entertainment is due to expire soon. Currently paying £19. It has now been rebranded as sky signature at £25 on 18th months contract with sky q box at extra cost. I am quite happy with sky+HD. Will it be to my advantage to change to sky q? I understand if it is on loan then you do not have to pay to call engineer…
TV License and Youtube/Twitch/Other Personal Live Streaming
Hey all,OK - I've done a bit of searching, but can't fully find the answer:I want to get rid of my TV License - we don't watch Live TV, only Netflix, Prime, Youtube, DVD's etc etc. But my children want to watch little Jimmy stream himself playing a video game live on YouTube/Twitch. Technically it's live, but not a channel…
BBC I player abroad
I pay my licence fee so why can't I watch BBC I player when I am abroad? The BBC quote "technical issues", now amazon prime and netflix don't have "technical issues" , so why should the BBC?
Linsar TV and Co-op terrible product and customer service
So I bought a 55" Linsar TV last March (2019) through Co-op electrical and it started to play up in the summer with a faint line down the screen and finally packed up and black screened in December. Co-op pushed us towards Linsar who picked it up and said it was unrepairable and offered a replacement. I was not happy that…
Calling NOW TV sports fans.... I have some questions.....
In true MSE style I have given notice to Sky as I realised we only watch / record the mainstream channels and Sky Sports. Got myself a freesat recordable box and a NOW TV Stick coupled with a Currys 3 month Sky Sports Pass.... Can I use vouchers from Currys / Amazon / wherever etc every month ? Do Now TV make any offers ?…

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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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