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sky success - or is it?
I wanted a reduction in sky price. Was paying £83.40 for Family/sports/line rental/broadband. Called and asked for a reduction. Was offered £5.90 off so I cancelled. I then downloaded the sky service app from google play. As soon as I logged in it offered my half price tv for 12 months. Next day I got an email offering me…
Ditched Sky, kept the content I need and saved £££££££
Thought I'd share my story in case it helps anyone. I've had Sky for years, mainly for watching 1 particular Premier League team and the occasional F1 race. But also, the wife watches a few movies and Disney Junior gets watched a lot by the youngest. But £76 a month was just too much. For movies and Sport, I'm a bit of an…
Is this Sky deal good?
Guys, Been away from here for too long, and lost some of my MSE superpowers. Been into a local shop today and one thing led to a Sky deal they were able to offer me. 12 month ULBB, eve /weekends calls, line rental and complete TVPackage from Sky for 51.40 or anytime 55.40. I haven't seen cheaper yet? Anyone else before I…
Sky - now compulsory 12 month contracts?
10 Months ago complained to Sky that my monthly charge of £65 was too much (Variety pack Sky sports and HD) and they reduced it to £50pm. This was on a non contract basis - I could have quit at any time. This is now finishing - they offered me all kinds of deals from £35 to £57 to stay (46 minutes on the phone with them!)…
On virgin media .. but want Sky F1 ?
I'm with virgin media , inc their TV package .. but not including Sky sport ..or movies . This time of year , as the F1 season is about to start , is when i ring them to add sky F1 channel , which i think ? includes all sky sports ? ....... which i then cancel again in november when the F1 season finishes . Anyone else…
How to buy the best indoor aerial
These aren't an expensive item, but there are so many to pick from its worth getting one that does the job well, esp as I will be positioning it near an outside wall and not near a window. The TV is linked to Apple TV so I can stream most things online, but would like to get the Freeview working. Any recommendations from…
Kung fu panda on sky
I have just downloaded Kung fu panda from sky and they will post a hard copy to you, all free
Sony Bravia KDL65W85
Hi all, Does anyone have any idea if this model is any good please? It is Sony Bravia KDL65W85 I have been looking for a decent large screen TV for a while and seen some decent ones but this one looks great for price and what it can do. Has anyone had any experience with this model if so any feedback would be appreciated.…
Virgin Media
Telephoned Virgin Media to cancel, then received a call from them offering a far better deal. Had just M+ tv only deal at £16.99 per month plus £2.50 from January 2016 so £19.49 per month £233.88 pa New deal is £7.00 per month £84.00 pa. A saving of £12.49 per month £149.88 pa Not bad for a 5 minute phone call
TV Faulty / Broken - Possibly power issue, ideas?
Hi, unsure if this needs to go here or under techie. I have a tv / dvd combi which will not power on, no led indicator when plugged in. Does any one have any ideas? I have tested the fuse. I have taken apart and nothing is obvious eg bulging or black marks. - However i understand that some capacitors may not be obviously…
Moving to new build - sky and what else?
We are moving to a new build next month, larger house, mum is joining us and will have her own living room. We already have sky multiroom and I presume we will take this with us to new house, one for main living room, one for kids upstairs. Rather than add another sky box on for mother, I thought it might be wasted on her.…
Rooftop aerial to loft?
I had a rooftop aerial fitted at my parents house, this was for use while we have been saving to purchase our first home. We are now due to move in to our new home on Friday 26th February. What I'm wondering is if I can take it down and fit it in my lift at my new house? Not sure if it's a different aerial required or not…
TV license, empty house, do we tell them?
Hi everyone There is a house in the family that has been inherited and is currently in the process of being completely refurbished (won't be complete until into next year sometime). We've just found a letter from TV licensing addressed to the "present occupier" and the address printed on it (hidden under some dust sheets,…
Massive Sky savings
Hi folks New to the forum, but felt like I'd share my experiences today after watching Martin on TV this morning. First I used the MSE energy comparison to save £500 a year on my gas and electric. Being spurred on by this I decided to see if I could get my Sky bill down. I've been paying £62.50 for a family package with…
Kids Channels
I'd be quite happy with Freeview and this is what I will be putting the kitchen and (maybe) my kids' bedrooms. But they like Disney Junior and Nick Jr quite a bit (and Cbeebies, but this this is on Freeview?). I don't want the millions channels that also come with Sky in order to get the kids' channels. is there a cheaper…
TalkTalk Sky Sports discount
Hi all, Forgive me if this has already been posted! I've just had a look at my TalkTalk account, specifically what TV offers were available. Having seen that the Sky Sports and Movies package is £20 (half price) for six months - £10 less than my current £30 Sky Sports only package, decided to cancel and take up the offer.…
£35k investment
Where should I invest £35,000 to get the best rate of return?
Eurosport with Sky Sports
I subscribe to Sky Sports, but mostly watch Eurosport, (skiing, tennis etc) How can I ditch sky sports but retail Eurosport, saving name £25 pm.
Amazon Prime
I'm want to get Amazon Prime on my tv but I don't know what the cheapest way of getting it is? Please could someone help me out. Thank You.
Sky TV Discount
Just been on the phone to Sky. I have the full Sky TV subscription costing £78 per month. After speaking to a nice bloke called Scott i've just been given a new 12 month contract with a reduction of £16 per month - thank you very much MSE!

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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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