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New TV for elderly person with Dementia?
Hi, Just wondering if anyone knew a good basic tv for an elderly person with dementia that struggles with too many options etc..I am wanting one that doesn't have smart features as these wont get used and will just add to confusion if he goes on them.Is there any tv's that are made specifically for this purpose? Thanks…
Freely TV available right now
Hi, I am trying to shop for a Freely TV. I understood that HIsense 2024 models have freely. However I was expecting to see "freely" mentioned when shopping but I can't see it mentioned anywhere. So my question is while shopping for a TV how do I know if it has Freely or not?
Smart TV
Why is ITVX not on a Smart TV streaming TV. Also, My5 and All4 seem to have disappeared. Have contacted Samsung.
Sky Q problems
We have a temporary problem with Sky Q - due to scaffolding, affecting the signal - we are unable to watch mainly BBC1 - So to start with, I used a work around and used CATCH UP (by pressing the select button a minute after the programs start and downloading them - watching them "live + 1 minute) - but the signal has now…
Haggling with Sky about contract renewal
Hi folks, My mum's Sky deal is about to expire and I seem to recall a few years ago that if you called up and cancelled they would usually call back during the notice period with a view to getting to you renew the contract often with a discount. Does anyone know if this is still the case or do they stick to their guns with…
Deadline to restart Netflix?
As I became out of contract with BT (had Netflix through them as about 10p cheaper per month) I cancelled my TV package which in turn cancelled Netflix. Currently have free Disney so am not really fussed about restarting Netflix any time soon. I'm getting emails off them saying restart Netflix by 11th May. My question is…
Alternative to sky q
Using sky q just to watch premier league. I want to ditch it, what’s the alternative bt tv or now tv. Have cancelled premier league so will not be using Q during that period. There is an older person in the house who is used to sky q just for watching and will find it hard if we switch. I was thinking of something with no…
BBC to consult on reform of the licence fee
they still want universal obligation to pay it with some progressive elements for those on lower income https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68654318
Disney+ picture quality
I recently downgraded to the ‘standard’ option instead of premium because my tv is not capable of 4K so I didn’t see the point of paying extra. However, I immediately noticed a difference in picture quality. With the animated movies, it’s a dramatic difference. The picture looks dull in comparison and doesn’t stand out the…
Deceased License
My mother is recently deceased. During the process of cancelling my late mothers TV license, I was struck by the lack of correspondence (no correspondence) sent out to me by email and/or by postal mail, acknowledging the cancellation. Upon questioning TV licensing about this, they said to me that they do not have any…
Sky Stream Netflix TV increase in charges
I signed up to Sky Stream/Netflix for £19 p/m at end of November on 18 month contract. I have just seen they are now charging me £21 per month. Is this correct/can they do this?
Cancelling Sky TV & Sky Box Insurance
I need to cancel a relative's Sky TV and related Box insurance with 'Digital Services' as she moves into care, we have Power of Attorney over the relative which both companies have seen and acknowledged. As I've never had Sky TV myself, can anyone tell me whether there may be any notice periods or contractual lock-ins;…
New TV with Freesat built-in - alternative to Sky Q?
If anyone could offer advice please I'd be very grateful. Have been with Sky for years and haven't bought a TV for years either so feel very out of touch with what is now available. So like many people I am planning on ditching Sky TV (currently have Sky Q with just Sky Signature) as just coming out of contract and the…
Streaming service only but how can I record tv?
I’m with Virgin Media at the mo but having problems with the internet. So thinking of changing over to Sky, but SkyQ is too expensive, So can I have Sky streaming but buy a recording Device, Hard drive? To record programs- would I be able to set up series links like I can now?
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Freeview via Broadband through TV
Bit of a long shot. So I have BT/EE TV. I use the service because I don't have an aerial, get heavy discounts on BB with BT and aside from lacking Disney+ works well for me. The aerial point specifically is the seller - running it through my fibre connection proves much easier for me. I have a family member that is now…
Haggling with Virgin Media
Virgin Media want to put our package price up to £89/pm (M125 broadband - Mix TV - Weekend calls), got a counter offer of £74/pm which I didn't accept and so gave notice (2 weeks ago) thinking I would get a call from their retentions department but have heard nothing since. Have been with them for 21yrs and so surprised I…
Did Channel 4, My5, ITV-X, Pluto and Sky News shoot themselves in the foot?
I am setting up a TVL free TV for an elderly relative after their TV broke. I got them a decent second hand TV and bought them a ROKU. I explained that they must never watch LIVE TV on any channel and no BBC iPlayer (I deleted it). However, when I installed the familiar channels including Channel 4, My5, ITV-X and Sky News…
Aerial problems ( I think ! )
Hello I have a rooftop TV aerial, and a splitter which enables an aerial socket in the lounge and a bedroom. In the lounge the TV has suddenly stopped working, with a message on screen saying ' no signal ', but if I take the TV up to the bedroom it is still working there OK. I don't have any other equipment connected, it…
Disney+ Tesco Clubcard
If i use Clubcard Vouchers to subscribe to a 3 month Standard Subscription, can I then upgrade to Premium (obviously paying the extra myself!)?

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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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