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Streaming dongle v TV package
My TV and broadband package with BT is about to run out. I don’t watch much TV, about 5 hrs a month, dramas, documentaries and films mostly. I almost always watch these on catchup apps. There is sometimes something on Sky which I would like to watch but can’t access. I’ve been told that if I buy a streaming dongle,…
Which box to Pause and Rewind
Hi, I've cancelled sky and got an Amazon Firestick which I'm really pleased with but miss being able to pause and rewind live Tv. I just need something simple not all singing and dancing as I'm not really tech savvy. I've read some threads detailing different leads, coax's etc but not sure I would know what to do. Has…
Apple TV Free Trial
I’ve had my iPhone 6S about 4 or 5 years now and just upgraded to ios14. Just had a settings notification that I’ve purchased a new iPhone and am eligible for a years free trial. It can’t be a scam as it’s come through the settings but seems very strange.
Virgin media to freesat
Hi all, I'm looking to cancel my Virgin Media and move to freesat to save money. We only watch free stuff, but do use the recording features of our tivo box. Already have a dish (but no aerial) so looking to connect up to that and get a recordable freesat box. The new freesat recordable box seems to have mixed reviews…
Help with final virgin media bill?
My virgin media tv broadband package was coming up to 12 months so 11 months before I gave my notice so the 12th payment would be the last, I called cancelled like you do and was told it would be processed and no outstanding payments as the last payment would come out in a few days after my notice which was fine and then…
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?
BT Sport App Free
Just discovered today that my EE mobile service allows me to register for BT Sport which I can watch through my NOW TV box.The first three months are free and then £15 per month with ability to cancel before the trial period elapses.Don't know whether there are any traps for the unwary, but if anyone else has observations…
TV Ariel Alternative
Hi We are doing some home renovation at the moment. As part of the work, we may have to move the current TV Ariel socket to few feet away. While the builder is very well happy to move it, I'm just thinking about an alternative here. We are using TV only for YouTube at the moment, therefore its not a big deal if we loose…
Sky broad and tv phone renewal
Hi, our Sky contract is due to end after September and it's going up by £18. I've tried calling and haggling with them but they won't budge on price. I said I can go elsewhere for less and get wifi booster with BT but they don't seem worried at all. As it is, the wifi signal is poor anywhere apart from where the router is,…
Sky Deals - how much are you paying
hi all what kind of deals/discounts are you getting with your SKY Q TV. i am paying just under £72 p/m for all the channels on Sky (except movies), SKY Q multiroom and includes the nextflix app. does this sound reasonable?
Moving House and sky TV
I’m due to move house in the next couple of weeks, but will not be exchanging contracts until really close to completion date (1 week or less). Does anyone have any experience of doing this recently and could give me an idea how long it might take from signing up to actually getting sky installed? House will need to have…
Catchup tv dropping out
This happens every 2-3 days on my Samsung smart tv. "Connect your broadband....) TV continues to work, I can see alll programs on Sky/Terrestial and access my recorded programs. Turn off sky > turn off router > turn both on > ok then. TV is connected by Wifi (I did have it connected by ethernet AS WEE, but this caused…
Over 75 tv license advice please
Posting for advice for my gran, she’s 91 and has been getting the free license for years and now that is getting scrapped she’s worried about paying it. She is blind and only has the tv for sound purposes, will she still have to pay it in full? She lives alone independently but this is an extra bill for her to worry about.…
having sky install a dish and then cancelling?
My aerial has been knocked off so i'm currently without a way to watch tv except through tv player on a firestick.i had the idea to have sky install a dish (set up fee seems to be £20 for sky Q, hopefully i could say i want sky hd with an existing box) and then cancel straight after and then just use as a freesat…
Some Netflix content now viewable for free
No free-trial sign-up required . . . https://www.netflix.com/gb/watch-free
Clarification Regarding TV Licence Requirement
I haven't owned a TV for some years. I have just ordered a TV in order to watch art tutorials, on a larger, higher quality screen. I pay a subscription to the artist for the content that is broadcast via the internet. Live workshops began with us being in lockdown, which we pay for and are broadcast in a 'private' viewing…
Currys TV
Hi i bought a tv from Currys 12 days ago. It’s now gone down in price by £200. Of course I’m not happy. Can I ask them to pay me back the difference. Any one had any success with this? Thank you
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…
TV licence visit - Doesn’t watch TV at all
Hello, I’m wondering if anyone can help. My daughter moved into a new flat in January and has a TV set, but she doesn’t watch any TV. The TV set will in the future be used purely for gaming on, when she can afford to get a gaming console. When she lived at home, she never watched TV here neither. She recently received a…
Save £157.50 per year in Tv licensing fee
Things have evolved due to internet and now I believe you can see many English-language live streaming Tv channels from around the world and quite freely if they are not on Ofcom register (in other words they are Non-Ofcom) such as for example Abc Tv (U.s.a.) and Nbc (U.s.a.) whilst you are in the U.k. YouTube.com is an…

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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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