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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.
Sky half price or is it?
Just got a letter today out of the blue from Sky, saying I can have the same half price deal until 25 October 2019, its the same price £38.75 for movies, sports and entertainment pack. Is it a good deal and should I bother haggling further?
Sky Link TV
I've received an e-mail from a company and wondered if anyone knows anything about it? Thanks
Sky Q Multiscreen
Hi all, I'm currently looking at Sky TV and Broadband packages and I'm confused about Sky Q Multi-screen. I see that the standard box is a Sky Q 1TB box and I've read that for £99 you can purchase a Mini box that allows you to watch sky on other TVs. I need this functionality so that my wife can watch her recorded programs…
TV budget - base it on the licence fee?
I bought my first telly for £200 way back in 1993 with my paper round money. That telly I kept for 10 years but since then I have only managed to average three years use out of a telly before it became obsolete, got stolen in a burglary, got accidentally destroyed by a child. Would a sensible budget be the annual cost of…
BT sports
Anybody know how much is it to add bt sports on sky platform? My bb is with bt. There is an offerbgoing on now at £24.99 with bt sports. Just renewed contract for £21.99 without bt sports. Thanks
Joining NowTV Sports for the new football season
I am intending to join NowTV for the first time in 10 days or so. But I have many unanswered questions and I'm hoping for some guidance on here from people who have been through it before. I know that there is a stick and a fairly small black box to operate the membership. First question: if you buy a bundle - the kit plus…
Sky deals after leaving?
I'm curious what deals are available after leaving sky these days? I went from £10 to £45 after my contract ended and have recently received an offer to return to sky for £20 (offer expired). Will I get more offers, or is that it?
Virgin customers lose UKTV channels - here's what to do if you're affected - MSE News
I'm currently with virgin for broadband and TV, only just found out that as from today 21st July 2018 they will no longer have UKTV channels, I constantly watch the channel GOLD, only fools and horses a particular favourite, there replacing it with paramount and several other channel changes, can I get out of my contract…
Get a full refund on your Samsung KS model television
If you have purchased a Samsung KS model television you may be entitled to a full refund. Below is a link with all the information you need, all credit goes to paul1277. hxxps://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/TV-Audio-Video/KS-Owners-refund/td-p/358805 These models of television were misrepresented by companies when they sold…
Amazon fire stick & SKY
A friend has a fire stick and he’s told me that he cancelled his Sky sports because he now gets all the sports channels through the fire stick. He did actually show me this on his phone but I still find it a bit unbelievable. For a one off fee of £39 for the fire stick, it seems incredible that Sky haven’t put the blocks…
MSE News: Sky to overhaul TV packages - what it means for you
Sky is to make changes to its TV packages in a major overhaul between now and January - if you're a customer, here's what you need to know...Read the full story: 'Sky to overhaul TV packages - what it means for you' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Sky Q question
Had it installed yesterday. I downloaded a programme and noticed that there was a glitch playing it back. The picture & sound went off for perhaps 1 second then came back on. It did this about 10 times in a 1 hour programme. It did the same whilst watching football live last night. Is this something I can sort out, or have…

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Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.
Origin broadband customer? You'll soon be moved to Utility Warehouse – here's what you need to know
If you're an Origin broadband and home phone customer, you'll soon be automatically transferred to Utility Warehouse – but your service will continue as before and you should keep paying your bills as normal.
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?

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