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Android/Kodi Box Recommendations ?
Has anyone bought a Android/Kodi box lately ? Was thinking of a Android box over a Firestick as I've a external Hard Drive I'll probably plug in, I'm thinking of a Firestick for the bedroom TV later on. Was thinking of 2GB Ram to future proof it a bit and would like it to come with a keyboard ideally. I've narrowed it down…
What number
Could someone please tell me what number on the remote do I need to get Sky and BBC news , as im now with BT having moved from Sky ...Thanks
£150 cashback to join Sky!
Hi All, Firstly apologies in advance if this is not allowed on here, or there is already another thread/forum for this (I am new to the forums!) I got 2 vouchers in the post from Sky today...the good old "Recommend a Friend" deal. No one I know is looking to join Sky (has to be new customer). So if anyone on here is…
Do Netflix ever do 'come back' discounts?
Had Netflix a while ago, don't currently subscribe. Want to watch a series they have so will subscribe for a month again. I regularly get "Come back to Netflix" emails but they don't have any special offers. Does anyone know if they ever do offers? Ie is it worth waiting for one? :money:
Sky+ box instead of dedicated PVR?
Hi, My Mother-in-Law's (non-smart, non-HD, non-HMDI) TV has just stopped working so she needs a new 32" one. She currently has an old non+Sky box (without subscription so just has the 'freesat' channels) but she really wants the ability to pause/record TV and access on demand stuff. The only option as I initially saw it…
Sky multi-room. Can be multihouse??!!
Having had one query dealt with so satisfactorily here, thought I'd try another. I have Sky multiroom at present [two rooms]. Son has moved out, to a house with a dish, but no arial. This afternoon I took along the spare Sky box [which we own] expecting at least to be able to pick up the free channels. BUT the box doesn't…
Help me haggle!
I've been with Sky tv 3 years now, I purchased the broadband around 6 months ago. I'm paying £53.00 I get phone, broadband, Sky + he box, can only record one program at a time and allow to watch another, movies and just a normal to package no kids channels no music etc! I was looking at getting kids, box sets and hopefully…
Sky box
MY sky box is playing up....have been with sky for 15 yrs this is the original box.....will they replace it free.....am on a budget so don't want to pay extra just need a new box
Cancel Sky Within 12 month Contract
Hi all I'm new, I been with Sky with the full package TV,Phone and Broadband for 7 years, Obviously everytime I need a deal on my account they put you in a 12 month contract, I just come off phone from Sky saying I cannot cancel as I am in contract, Why can I not simply Buy out my contract, Thanks Simon
Getting out of TalkTalk contract
I've been with TalkTalk for some time. I moved home in December and took all my services with me. Due to needing access to my upstairs neighbours loft to get to the aerial, yesterday was the first time I was able to plug in my YouView box. I was shocked to realise that I'd lost most of the channels. After doing some…
Advice needed regarding Now TV vouchers please
Hi, really appreciate some advice on how best to use voucher codes. I purchased daughter Now TV box with 2 months movie pass. We set up an account and accepted the free 14 day trial of Entertainment Package. I do not want to pay £6.99 subscription because you can buy the vouchers cheaper so am I correct in thinking I can…
Sky Movies vs NOW TV Sky Movies
Hello everyone, Apologies if this has been asked before but has anyone here gone from Sky Movies to NOW TV Sky Movies? I'm asking because I have recently signed up to SKY and am currently enjoying my two month free SKY Movies trial. Now I would like to keep the movies but I can't justify the extra £17 a month on top,…
Please advice needed x
Hi Lovelies I really need your help. I began using Sky 2 years ago, first year I got a decent deal and I thought that deal would be the same each year until I decided to cancel. Rarely do I use the Sky for movies etc its only in the living room for when the grand~babies come over and want to watch a Disney show or a kids…
Selling a Smart TV with Broken Screen
Hi, I've been offered money for my broken TV that I was going to throw in the bin, but as the screen is broken, I can't go back on and log out of the apps that I had been using. Is there a way to do this through another means remotely? Thanks
How do YOU choose your next TV?
Our 6-yo Sony tv went on the fritz yesterday SO - an ideal time to take advantage of new tech AND increase size methinks. Or is it? Because real reviews of many TV's are difficult to find nowadays. I'm a member on a few HiFi & Audio-Visual sites BUT finding reviews (which are not user reviews; I'm looking more for reviews…
Cancelling multiroom - can I choose which box
Hi Can't seem to find the answer to this question. I'm planning on cancelling sky sports and also the multiroom as part of a New Year financial blitz :) We have a Sky +HD box which is the newer box and in the original location where we have always had sky (so I assume this to be the main box). About 4 years ago we got an…
Half Price Sky Multiscreen
Hi, HELP REQUIRED!! I recently noticed on my bank statement that I had been charged nearly £40.00 for my months sky subscription formally £21.50. I'd added online half price multiroom for £5.62/month with free box and set up on 23rd November. I phoned sky to ask why the over charge and they claim this offer never existed.…
BT You View Plus Box
Any views on current BT You View Plus box or the Humax 2000 . Or is anyone aware of later versions of these boxes and or sales of such . Just been asked the question by a friend and am not really up to-date on the boxes . Primary reason for the purchase would be to record BT Sport as current YouView is the non recordable…
Is 40 inch to small for 4K TV?
I'm buying a new TV's during the sales. The one I have in mind is the Samsung UE40JU6400. It ticks all my boxes and I don't need satellite. This topped my list because it was a 4K TV . It's been suggested to me, however, that a 40 inch screen is just a tad to small for 4K, I'm wondering what you TV geeks think :) . I…
Watching a ufc event?
Hi All We have BT sport through SKY , usually we would record events that are over in the states and watch another time , we have moved all the furniture etc , now we cant use sky anymore as the cables dont go to the other side of the room , so , any ideas how i can still watch a UFC event please? I am trying to see if…

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Universal financial education – providing young people with the knowledge and experience to thrive in our highly competitive consumer economy – is vital for the future of our society, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned. Addressing an all-party group of MPs and peers at Parliament, Martin told them, loudly and plainly: we need financial education in EVERY school, for EVERY child.
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Martin Lewis warns council tax debt collection is 'so aggressive it'd make banks blush' – change is needed
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