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Scrapping Virgin recorder for a freeview/freesat recorder?
Hi, Wonder if I could have some thoughts/experiences on switching to using a box recorder for something like freeview/freesat? I'm finding it a bit confusing... (We've been with Virgin for many years and fed-up with price rises. Having reduced our package down to the minimum services, we can't reduce any more and are…
Slightly shady renewal behaviour from Sky TV (shock horror) - advice pls
Got a really sly email from Sky in May about our out of contract costs going up for our packages. Would appreciate a bit of tactical advice pls. Attached is the email. I check my future bill for August and it goes up by £12 (£58 to £70pm) despite these claimed discounts, so their chat is nonsense. I'm happy to stay with…
Where do I find Sky News on Now TV?
Where do I find Sky News on Now TV? Hi. I watch Sky News on Freeview most of the time. I also have a subscription with Now TV Sky. Opened Now TV the other day and on my home page was a link to Sky News in HD. After all these years and he never occurred to me to what's sky news on Now TV and get it in HD. But now I cannot…
Thinking about Skystream
Thinking about Skystream 1/ I'm assuming there's no recorder to skip ads and everything is just streamed with ads 2/ Can you search all sources at same time. Sky, Netflix, BBC, ITVX, CH5, CH4, DISNEY, PRIME Oh yeah 3/ Any UHD content
Is BBC iplayer tracking my location in UK legally and asking to pay tv licensing?
Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I live in Devon, UK and I've already declared that I don't need a TV license online after lots of letters sent to me, asking to check my room. However, I recently got an email from TV Licensing saying they found me using Iplayer and are now demanding payment. I admit after declare, I…
Joining Sky TV
Does anyone know of any good deals for Sky Q right now? I’m just needing Sky Q ideally with the entertainment pack plus Netflix and possibly an extra box. I don’t want Sky Stream. I noticed that TopCashback and Quidco only offer cashback if you go for Sky Q Lite with broadband but I don’t want broadband I just need the TV.…
New TV Told Not To Turn It Off Overnight
I bought a new TV from Richer Sounds, they sent a man to set it up for me. Now I always unplug my TV at night, but he said do not turn off and unplug, leave it on stand by. Oh, it is a Samsung, if that helps. So should I just continue to unplug it at night or do as he advised?Out of force of habit, I unplug at night…
Help please with TV options :)
Hi all. Currently with SKY for all TV & B/B - going to haggle, but this year will def leave if I cant get a deal! So, options are limited as we don't have an external aerial and I need help with what will & won't work for us please. What are my options without an aerial? Currently have an 8-10 yo TV and will have broadband…
TV Licence
Why is it, if your second home is a static caravan, mobile home or 'moveable' chalet, your tv licence is covered by your main home licence (as long as no one else is using the tv at that property), but for a non moveable chalet, you need a separate licence. I have several pensioner friends who have a second holiday home on…
TV License Refund for dead person
I'm getting nowhere fast with the Indian call centre "customer services" for tv licensing. Dad died in March. Mum moved into a care home. I contacted TV licensing about cancelling the license and they seemed unable to understand my request as the house at that point was not being sold - it was just empty whilst we sorted…
Sky+HD > SkyQ and Sky Go
Hi, my HD box has finally given up the ghost and I need to move to Sky Q. One issue I have is that with my old box I had a AV Sender using the scart of the old box to send a signal upstairs. from what I understand Sky Q doesn't do this - but you can get a Sky Mini Box for £50 and then £15 a month for the privilege. I have…
Freeview reception problems
Hoping someone might be able to help. My parents have a freeview tv and freeview recorder and they have suddenly lost some channels. Mainly UHF frequency 25, which includes 5USA and Legend. Chatted with Freeview and they said it could be to do with work being carried out on the Crystal Palace transmitter, but I live about…
Alternative to Sky for TNT Sport
MotoGP/World Superbike fan here looking to find a cheaper alternative to Sky..... My current Sky deal is coming to an end in the next 3/4 weeks. I pay £63 for BB, basic TV package and TNT Sports. Sky have told me my package will increase to £86 so I called earlier to see what deal they could do (having previously been…
TV License Renewal Prices
Hi All, I wonder if you could help me with a query. I have recently renewed my TV License and I have always received it by email, but I'm confused on the pricing when I went through the process this year (2024). I will try and send screenshots (with my data obfuscated) but basically, when I click on the renewal tab on the…
Sky watch from the start while recording
I've had a Sky subscription for years and am now well outside the contract period. Every evening, I watch Channel 4 News via my Sky box, starting about 30 minutes after it begins, while it's still being broadcast. I often fast-forward through segments I'm not interested in, but this service is costing me around £50 a…
polaroid p32rdp2031a will it work just connected to internet?
A friend has a polaroid p32rdp2031a smart tv connected to a Humax freesat receiver and sat dish but the Humax does not have internet connectivity. She also does not have an aerial so cannot get freeview or catchup tv etc. If she connects her TV to the internet will she be able to watch freeview catch up on her TV even…
To stay or leave Sky
Hi. As above. Im at the end of my minimum term so have some the usual leverage if I choose to leave. Sky have kept my plan going forward on the same offer Im on now. Just wondering if I do my usual and tell them to cancel if they cant give me a cheaper deal then will i end up worse off? Its a hard one. Also has anyone else…
Now TV Boost - Automatic Upgrade to Ultra
Be aware that if you have a subscription to Now TV Boost (HD/Dolby 5.1 £6/mth) you might well get a free upgrade to Boost Ultra (UHD/Dolby Atmos £9/mth). It's free until your next renewal, be aware if you don't want or can't use because you'll be charged £9. I don't recall being informed of this "enhancement" but there it…
Campaign to allow TV subscription viewing abroad (again)
Since BREXIT UK streaming services pulled their access to subscribers travelling in Europe. This seemed unnecessary and SKY do not give a satisfactory explanation - especially as they still provide this for ROI subscribers. BBC/ITV do the same. I would like to propose that we campaign with SKY etc and content providers…
SKY offer date v contract date
Hi can anyone explain why the offer date and contract date for SKY - both my computer and mobile show offer date August 24 - contract date is not until February 2025 Is this for all?

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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.

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