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TV wall mount
Hi, am looking to buy this tv https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/all-tvs/hisense-55a7100ftuk.html and mount with tilt/swivel mount like this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-Arms-TV-Wall-Bracket-Mount-Swivel-Tilt-for-32-40-43-49-50-55-60-70-inch/223653030050?hash=item3412c268a2:g:c24AAOSwV85fDWQZ TV needs a 200 x…
Deactivated V6 box still working
Our Virgin package was changed so we removed one box. He said on the phone that he had deactivated it, but it is still working. Is this normal. Should I disconnect everything and send it back. Is it not deactivated and now there will be a charge? Thanks
Question re. Amazon Prime TV
Just signed up for 30 day free trial of Amazon Prime only so I can watch the Rugby Union Autumn Internationals.I have no experience of streaming TV services so please excuse what might be a silly question.Do I have to watch the matches live or do they remain available to watch later?
Sky TV help please (moving)
Hi all. Some help please, a little confused I currently have Sky entertainment package and a Sky+HD box, a VIP customer (whatever that is), all on one TV, £27 p/mth. Am now moving - no Sky there. Q1. As a VIPer I understand instalation is free (even with Sky Q??) Sky Q looks good (as it's got Netflix) and is £25 for 18…
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Will Netflix Basic Package work OK on 4K TV?
Can I save money by only buying the BASIC Netflix package (480?), or will the picture quality be poor on a HD/4K TV (55") or do I at least need Standard package (HD)? Not obsessed on 4K resolution, but don't want to pay more than necessary provided display resolution is good enough.
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Has anyone over 75 received their TV Licence?
Hi, my Dad applied for his paid TV Licence on 16 October (I did it online for him) he opted to pay by monthly DD. His application was acknowledged by email and he was given an application number and it said he would be sent his TV Licence and payment plan by post at least 10 days before his first payment is taken. Its a…
Implications of just cancelling Direct Debit - TV Licence
Just wanting to get some advice. I contacted TV Licensing on 7th October using their online form to tell them I wanted to cancel my licence. I received the automatic email response thanking me for making contact and that they would be in touch. No response, appreciate the pandemic has affected response times but thought I…
BT renewal offer
Hi, my BT contract is up for renewal, am currently paying £42.30 for Fibre Halo 1, landline unlimited W end calls and Max 4k Tv. I spoke to BT today and was offered same price for same BB and land line and but with entertainment package (no movies, sport) with HD. Is anybody else managing to get a better price on this? I…
TV Licence
I received the paper work from TV licencing in October.They want me to pay the fee starting 01/08/2020.Can they legally backdate the start date like this?
Wall mounted perpendicular TV bracket?
I'm looking for a TV bracket that means I can pull the TV away from the wall and make it perpendicular to the wall by 90 degrees. Does that make sense?! Do such things exist? I've been looking on the internet and can't find anything. Thanks in advance
I Satellite Services
Afternoon all, Apologies if I am posting in the wrong forum, I am still very new to this and this is only my second post. We received a telephone call from a mobile number; it was a young girl claiming to be from some company called "I Satellite Services". Apparently it is all to do with nuisance calls and them supposedly…
currys nectar points
how to collect nectar points from a tv bought in currys??
Expensive BT contract ending
My BT contract ends in a few weeks time. I’m currently paying £80 a month for broadband fibre 1, landline and TV Max HD, which seems a lot to me and seems to have crept up over time. I want broadband, a landline and basic TV, I have Prime and NowTV entertainment when I get offers. I’m nervous about changing supplier…
Free AppleTV Ap is offering purchases only
Here’s a long shot. My wife has just purchased a new Apple iPhone via Car phone warehouse, which came with 12 months free ATV. Over the weekend we watched Greyhound as some may know a brand new film. We chose to have another look yesterday and everything we looked at was purchase or rent, including the old offerings. It…
BT Tv and NowTv deals
Hi, currently a BT customer with Landline, b band and TV and maybe thinking of adding NowTV Cinema and Entertainment. Has anyone managed to get a decent deal after calling BT ?if so what have you managed to haggle? Cheers si
Freeview using a second hand Virgin Tivo Box
I currently have Virgin broadband. If I bought a second hand Virgin Tivo box from somewhere (Ebay for example) and then fitted a splitter to connect the Virgin signal to said Tivo box, would I be able to pick up Freeview channels?
Student tv licence?
Hi, My daughter started University this month. She has a room on campus. Obviously, she has her own laptop, and she may from time to time watch something like Strictly Come Dancing :) ! , but mostly it is for working on and SIMS etc I'd imagine..... I can't get my head straight on whether I have to pay for a licence in…
How to avoid buying a tv license?
I look after my mother who is in her 80's and is bedbound with dementia,she watches tv all day and did have a free tv license until this year when it changes for those people. I'm wondering if there is anything that I can do to enable her to watch the television for free,I'm not a tv watcher and would love to know is there…

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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
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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
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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