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Haggling with Virgin Media
Virgin Media want to put our package price up to £89/pm (M125 broadband - Mix TV - Weekend calls), got a counter offer of £74/pm which I didn't accept and so gave notice (2 weeks ago) thinking I would get a call from their retentions department but have heard nothing since. Have been with them for 21yrs and so surprised I…
Aerial problems ( I think ! )
Hello I have a rooftop TV aerial, and a splitter which enables an aerial socket in the lounge and a bedroom. In the lounge the TV has suddenly stopped working, with a message on screen saying ' no signal ', but if I take the TV up to the bedroom it is still working there OK. I don't have any other equipment connected, it…
Streaming service only but how can I record tv?
I’m with Virgin Media at the mo but having problems with the internet. So thinking of changing over to Sky, but SkyQ is too expensive, So can I have Sky streaming but buy a recording Device, Hard drive? To record programs- would I be able to set up series links like I can now?
TV channels via their websites
Hello I can watch BBC, ITV Channel 4 live on their website but can you tell me which other TV channels have websites where you can watch their programmes live and free
BBC to consult on reform of the licence fee
they still want universal obligation to pay it with some progressive elements for those on lower income https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68654318
s NowTV app missing something or is it me?
s NowTV app missing something or is it me? I have NowTV ap on all my TVs and they're all logged in to my account but fit some reason they aren't in sync, which makes it difficult to "continue watching". I
New TV with Freesat built-in - alternative to Sky Q?
If anyone could offer advice please I'd be very grateful. Have been with Sky for years and haven't bought a TV for years either so feel very out of touch with what is now available. So like many people I am planning on ditching Sky TV (currently have Sky Q with just Sky Signature) as just coming out of contract and the…
Mis-sold TV package with EE
We recently telephoned EE to move our full package to them to mirror our current package with Sky i.e. all channels, HD, Ultra HD, multi-room, sports, cinema, broadband and 2 mobile phone sims. This was due to inconsistent signal strength and speed (we don't live in a fibre area). My husband telephoned EE and asked for the…
Freeview via Broadband through TV
Bit of a long shot. So I have BT/EE TV. I use the service because I don't have an aerial, get heavy discounts on BB with BT and aside from lacking Disney+ works well for me. The aerial point specifically is the seller - running it through my fibre connection proves much easier for me. I have a family member that is now…
Did Channel 4, My5, ITV-X, Pluto and Sky News shoot themselves in the foot?
I am setting up a TVL free TV for an elderly relative after their TV broke. I got them a decent second hand TV and bought them a ROKU. I explained that they must never watch LIVE TV on any channel and no BBC iPlayer (I deleted it). However, when I installed the familiar channels including Channel 4, My5, ITV-X and Sky News…
Sky TV
I'm a Sky customer, has been since eighties. I once had the sports channels but, since both myself and wife retired we cancelled the sports and just paid for a basic package which worked out around £14 per month. All we watch are the terrestrial channels and none of the Sky channels have any interest to us. I contacted…
Cancelled TV License
I have recently cancelled my TV license. Whilst I had the TV license, I recorded some programmes - am I legally allowed to watch them now that I no longer have a license?
Haggling with Sky about contract renewal
Hi folks, My mum's Sky deal is about to expire and I seem to recall a few years ago that if you called up and cancelled they would usually call back during the notice period with a view to getting to you renew the contract often with a discount. Does anyone know if this is still the case or do they stick to their guns with…
Sky vulnerable and price increase?
I have poa for my mother who is registered vulnerable with Sky, I've read several articles stating there would be no price increase for vulnerable customers yet I've just received a letter from Sky informing her of the price increases in April. Anyone else? Also does anyone have a clue how much early termination fee is for…
Sky Sports F1 to add to NOW tv and deals?
I got it last year easily for £20 pm and did the season and then cancelled. Found it by searching online. [Skysports £34.99 normally for all the channels] Anyone know or suggest please Cheers Andy
Sky - Basic TV and recordings
Hi, if you have a Sky Dish - can you leave remove the entertainment package so you just get the free channels and still watch recordings on your box ( I have a sky+ box )? Thanks
Leaving Sky TV but still want to record and watch live TV - is Freesat the only alternative?
Hi, I am planning on leaving Sky due to the cost. We do not have a TV ariel or cable TV. We still want to watch and record live (free) TV - is a Freesat box the only alternative? Can I not utilise the existing Sky box somehow? PS - don't want to install a TV ariel as house is all decorated. Thanks
Sky Sports on Now TV
I've seen the offer for £26 a month. Is there any way of getting it cheaper? I only want to watch about 12 things over the course of the year
Alternatives to watch tv if you don't have an aerial?
We have been with Virgin since 2017, every year going through the hassle of trying to get a discount when they put up the price. We were on a TV + broadband + landline deal (Maxit TV + M200 Fibre Broadband + Talk Weekends) which somehow included TNT Sports. With discounts, I was paying £35 a month. It has now gone up to…
Free discovery+ (or not)..
I have a TV contract with Sky, when trying to activate discovery+ through the app on TV I receive error code We'll be back soon Something went wrong, but we're working on this. Please try again later MYSKY_2306 I've updated the software on Sky Q and refreshed the apps, still receive same error. Anyone know how to solve…

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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
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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
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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
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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.
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 Payments 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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