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Which budget TV for bedroom?
Hi, I'm just back from Tesco where I saw a Tecknika 24inch tv for £99. I've no experience with the brand but I assume it's the cheapest build/quality wise. I think it was only HD Ready which we're not that concerned about because it will only be used in the bedroom for freeview/youtube/usb stick. It has 2 HDMI ports and 1…
Live tv from internet to TV set?
Is there anyway to stream live TV to a TV set in the kitchen? There aren't any aerial points in there and I don't want to make any. I've got a NowTv box, but it takes ages to load, plus it only has the BBC channels (via the faff of iPlayer) and ITV, there's no channel 4. Changing channels is a joke as you have to open up…
Best price for Sky Sports... only want American Football
Sky Sports is getting ever more expensive, but we only want it for American Football. Can anyone tell me if there's a cheaper way to watch this, or whether there are any deals coming up? I'm not aware of any way you can buy a single sports channel or for that matter whether the NFL games are scheduled for the same side if…
US Open live streaming for Amazon Prime Members
I used to be an Amazon Prime member as I enjoyed all the extras such as free ebooks, music streaming and free movie/tv box set streaming, but after the first 15 months (I earned a couple of free months for not receiving Prime items on time) I allowed by membership to lapse as I found I didn't have enough free time to take…
Sneaky Sky
Just found out today that we have been paying for Sky Variety £32 since January when we were able to get the same package (Entertainment) for £20. Surely Sky should have notified us of the possible saving considering they scrapped the Variety package altogether?
Can I use my Virgin Box without a Subscription for pre-recorded programmes?
I am in the process of moving and I would like to know (because VM are useless when i called them) if I can use my Virgin Box without a Subscription for pre-recorded programmes or once I leave do they cut it all off??
Smart tv
Hi 1. With those SMART TV units in the market, when it says it comes with Freeview or Freesat does this mean i can expect to watch Freeview or Freesat as it is or do i connect to any thing? 2. So if i have to connect to the aerial, will this have to be wired or will there be a wireless option? Regards
SKY Multiroom
I currently have sky downstairs and a paid multiroom subscription for one bedroom. As well as this i have another sky plus box fully connected in a second bedroom which has only ever been used to receive freeview channels. I would now like to have my subscription in both bedrooms. When i asked sky about this they said i…
Sky TV - cancel and open new account as different householder
[FONT=&quot]Hi all,[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Apologies if there is an up to date thread about this already on the forum, but I cannot seem to find any recent discussion on this subject (if I've missed it then I'm sure that one you kind folk will not hesitate to point it out to me ;) ).[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]We've had Sky under my…
Recording TV without Sky
After more years than I care to admit I have just cancelled my Sky TV contract. Costs have continued to creep up over the years and overall we don't watch much except sports on TV. So, we're having a pay TV detox - am looking at Now TV passes once Sky lapses to see what we really 'need' in terms of channels and what we…
Humax Refurbished Products
Freesat, Freeview, Recorders, Receivers, Camera. https://mailchi.mp/99d2c02f522d/as-good-as-new?e=147d20d372 I get their newsletter. I particularly recommend the Humax HDR-1100S 500GB We have the 1GB version and have been very happy with it, however 1GB is actually overkill. Loads of recordings on it, nowhere near full.
Netflix money-saver
If you go to cancel your subs on Netflix they will offer you a £2 (bribe) reduction to stay. They say it's because you'll only be signed up for 1 device - I never knew I was paying more for potentially using more than one. They never told me. So in response to their, let's call it 'lack of transparency', others may call it…
Got a letter from Sky
Hi, I got a letter from Sky inviting me to come back to them (bear in mind we have not left yet,but are due to terminate Sky tv on the 02/09) so a bit premature to say the least anyhow the letter offered this..... Sky Entertainment £20 to £15 Sky Box Sets £5 to £1 Sky HD £5 to £1 Sky Cinema £10 to £4 Entertainment pack on…
Legality of Sky Contact?
We agreed to a new contract with Sky in May 2017. We received this email which, presumably, is the basis for the contract. Hello xxxx, I'm writing to confirm that you have agreed to take up our fantastic offer of: Sky TV (discounted by £16.50 per month, with remaining duration of 12 months) We also wanted to remind you…
UKTV channels return to Virgin Media - MSE News
UKTV channels will once again be available to Virgin Media customers, after the two firms negotiated a deal...Read the full story: 'UKTV channels return to Virgin Media' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
TV without Virgin, Sky, BT etc
Good Afternoon, Please forgive my naivety but we are thinking of abandoning the big TV providers & using the newer options. I am just a little unsure about what's out there. I'm told when I make enquiries after using uswitch etc that we dont have fibre (whatever that may be) so that limits packages available anyway; Also…
Sky have 'undercharged' me line rental charges... bill going up by £18.99+VAT
Hi All I've had an email saying that I've been undercharged and that the undercharge has been corrected on my next bill. Sure enough when I looked at the bill in detail, my line rental, which just said 'free', was actually discounted when you click the + sign. I will now be charged this from October. I'm very lucky to have…
BBC iPlayer now requires your address.
New rules apply to the BBC iPlayer from today: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/05/11/bbc-iplayer-now-has-password-controls/
German and French TV
Is there a way to watch German and French TV in PC or in Television? I would prefere in PC, but TV is also OK.
Virgin and UKTV
For anyone who is interested The UKTV channels are back on Virgin this morning.

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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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