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Archives for July 2020

TV licence
We have a holiday cottage next to our main residence. Do we need another TV licence for the cotttage as well as main house? I saw some information that it was not required if on same site. The actual words were ' may not be required ', so that was clear.
TV and Internet only - Best & Simplest provider?
TV and Internet only - Best & Simplest provider? My brother is 70 this year and about to go on the internet for the first time. He has a Smart TV and wants to watch shows like Game of Thrones for example. He has no land line, but there is a telephone socket in the house from when he had a BT phone. He uses a non-smart old…
Sky box
Excuse my ignorance but we have been with Sky for about 30 plus years and about to leave them on 10th August. I now thar any thing recorded will disappear and thats fine but will the box just resort to being a free sat receiver.... Obviously no recording, etc
Possible to get Freeview without an aerial?
We've just bought a house and have realised that we cannot get Freeview TV due to trees blocking the signal. We have reached out to the council who have said pruning the trees or removing them is a big 'No, No'. We've had an aerial installer out and after spending 6 hours trying to find somewhere to install a TV aerial, he…
New Build With Persimmon Homes - Do I Need a TV Point
Hi All, I am adding my finish touches with Persimmon Homes. The salesman has stated the house will not come with a TV point. A TV point needs to be added to my finishing touches. I would have thought it was standard to have a TV point included in your living room, but it's not. Permission have stated they will set-up the…
TV licence £157.50 for 5 months?
Apologies if this thread has been on before but I couldn't find anything similar. I bought a house end of May and started up a monthly DD to cover the tv licence. I've now noticed my bank account that £31.50 is getting deducted each month instead of the £13.12 it should be. I've checked the "payment plan" the licensing…
Pictures recordings missing on my Sky Q recordings!
Anyone else have this issue? I record my soaps last night but the pictures are blank on my recordings, I tried switching the mains off to my Sky Q box and nothing, I also turned my broadband hub off, still nothing, what else can I do? this is the first time it happened, so I don't know why it's done this!
Legal free-to-view online TV and film sites ?
Please can you suggest legal sites where one can view films and TV without requiring a TV licence. Presumably there is loads of free content out there, but my knowledge doesn't extend beyond YouTube at present. Thank you kindly.
Paying TV licence by Cheque
I have been pruning my direct debits and I have cancelled the TV licence fee one but it is due soon.. I am still debating about whether to pay. I certainly never consume any BBC content but I want to make sure the whole family understand and dont indvertantly login to iplayer... If I decide to pay I am sure it will be our…
Cancelled my TV Licence.... and feel strangely liberated!
Finally decided yesterday that I would cancel my TV Licence as I couldn't remember the last time I watched 'Live' tv. It was a weird experience, I guess because it is just one of those bills that you always have had to pay I felt almost 'naughty' in cancelling it, but then I rationalised it that I used to go fishing but…
Change Sky Entertainment with Sky HD to Sky Signature?
At present I have Sky Entertainment with Sky HD for which I am paying £34.20 per month. While looking to pay less I came across Sky Signature for £25 a month on the Sky web page. What is the difference between Sky Signature and Sky Entertainment with Sky HD?
TV licence query
Hi everyone. I would appreciate thoughts on a plan I am about to undertake. Background, my father passed away earlier this year, my mother has been in hospital and is now in a care home on a temporary basis but likely to be permanent. She’s had a reminder for her TV licence which she now has to pay owing to the changes at…
Broadband without 24 month contracts
I'm looking for a broadband provider for my 75 year old mum but dont want to sign up with a 24 month contract, it's only to be used for her new smart tv. Is there any providers that do this ?
Coaxial Cable
Recent redecorating and reorganising resulted in a 2 meter coaxial cable going AWOL ! I’m after a replacement but the ones I’ve seen on Amazon seem quite flimsy. I’m after a good strong M to F cable. Can anyone point me in that direction Many thanks
No freeviews channels after upgrading to sky q
Previously was able to watch freeviews channel on sky+hd but since upgrading have to watch all channels through sky. In our household we watch freeview and only switch ky on to watch football and channels we cannot get on freeview. Was not aware once we upgrade we will not be able to do so. I wish I knew that before. Thanks
Replacing coaxial TV aerial plug
Hi againWe're decorating the living room and had to unplug and move TV etc. The aerial plug from the roof was plugged into a Sony Freeview box that hasn't been touched for years. The plug was jammed solid (looked like corrosion or other chemical reaction) and had to remove with pliers during which I stripped plug off the…
just tv and landline
An 84 year old neighbour has talk talk but contract ending. He has no internet/email etc. Just wants tv and landline. How can I advise him please?

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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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