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Alternative to Sky for TNT Sport
MotoGP/World Superbike fan here looking to find a cheaper alternative to Sky..... My current Sky deal is coming to an end in the next 3/4 weeks. I pay £63 for BB, basic TV package and TNT Sports. Sky have told me my package will increase to £86 so I called earlier to see what deal they could do (having previously been…
Sky watch from the start while recording
I've had a Sky subscription for years and am now well outside the contract period. Every evening, I watch Channel 4 News via my Sky box, starting about 30 minutes after it begins, while it's still being broadcast. I often fast-forward through segments I'm not interested in, but this service is costing me around £50 a…
polaroid p32rdp2031a will it work just connected to internet?
A friend has a polaroid p32rdp2031a smart tv connected to a Humax freesat receiver and sat dish but the Humax does not have internet connectivity. She also does not have an aerial so cannot get freeview or catchup tv etc. If she connects her TV to the internet will she be able to watch freeview catch up on her TV even…
To stay or leave Sky
Hi. As above. Im at the end of my minimum term so have some the usual leverage if I choose to leave. Sky have kept my plan going forward on the same offer Im on now. Just wondering if I do my usual and tell them to cancel if they cant give me a cheaper deal then will i end up worse off? Its a hard one. Also has anyone else…
Now TV Boost - Automatic Upgrade to Ultra
Be aware that if you have a subscription to Now TV Boost (HD/Dolby 5.1 £6/mth) you might well get a free upgrade to Boost Ultra (UHD/Dolby Atmos £9/mth). It's free until your next renewal, be aware if you don't want or can't use because you'll be charged £9. I don't recall being informed of this "enhancement" but there it…
TV License Renewal Prices
Hi All, I wonder if you could help me with a query. I have recently renewed my TV License and I have always received it by email, but I'm confused on the pricing when I went through the process this year (2024). I will try and send screenshots (with my data obfuscated) but basically, when I click on the renewal tab on the…
SKY offer date v contract date
Hi can anyone explain why the offer date and contract date for SKY - both my computer and mobile show offer date August 24 - contract date is not until February 2025 Is this for all?
Leaving Sky and HD add on
Hi. Is it still the case that you get charged extra for leaving Sky before the minimum term contract ends (mine is due to expire soon and I will be cancelling with 30 days notice etc to get a better offer) and is HD still charged as an optional extra or included for the Signature package?Many thanks.
NOW TV Cancellation
Hi, I have just paid for 6 months of Sky Sports through my NOW TV app but have changed my mind (long story). I have not accessed SS since paying but there is no way of contacting NOW to cancel for a refund. It will let me cancel online but will only let it lapse at the end of the 6 months. Any similar experiences or…
Campaign to allow TV subscription viewing abroad (again)
Since BREXIT UK streaming services pulled their access to subscribers travelling in Europe. This seemed unnecessary and SKY do not give a satisfactory explanation - especially as they still provide this for ROI subscribers. BBC/ITV do the same. I would like to propose that we campaign with SKY etc and content providers…
Help please with TV options :)
Hi all. Currently with SKY for all TV & B/B - going to haggle, but this year will def leave if I cant get a deal! So, options are limited as we don't have an external aerial and I need help with what will & won't work for us please. What are my options without an aerial? Currently have an 8-10 yo TV and will have broadband…
Switching from sky a to sky stream - impossible it seems!
Currently have sky a but out of contract, am renovating the house do don’t want to put up a sky dish again so want sky stream, am aware of its limitations. spoke to sky on the phone, guy didn’t know about sky stream so had to be put through to someone else, eventually got someone who had heard of it, said that setup fee is…
Off subscrition sky+ box, does a paired card give you some extra free channels?
Hello I was under the impression that if you have a sky+ box that used to have a subscription with a paired card with it. You can get some extra free channels in addtion to the freesat channels. Channels that are owned and operated by sky, but off subscription. Is this still the case? I found an ebay seller who is selling…
Sky HD+ box to Sky Q
Sky keep contacting me to change to Sky Q for free, as Sky HD+ box will not be getting any upgrades. I have not bitten the bullet yet as I am waiting for a response from my housing association, who supply a communal dish for the 12 bungalows in my Close. I don’t think the dish meets the requirements for Sky Q reception. In…
Sky Renewal
Hi My minimum term contract ends on 1 September. Im just trying to refresh my brain before I cancel/renegotiate. I'm I right in saying I cant go back and cancel etc until 30 days before the end contract date and that with recent changes they now have to inform you what the overall cost will be to include in contract price…
Slightly shady renewal behaviour from Sky TV (shock horror) - advice pls
Got a really sly email from Sky in May about our out of contract costs going up for our packages. Would appreciate a bit of tactical advice pls. Attached is the email. I check my future bill for August and it goes up by £12 (£58 to £70pm) despite these claimed discounts, so their chat is nonsense. I'm happy to stay with…
alternative to BT TV (recording function)
Hi currently have BT TV (along with BT internet package) and the most important feature to me is the recording function. I am thinking of leaving BT and getting internet from possibly Firmus. Can someone let me know (as simply as possible) if there is something I can buy from eg Argos or Amazon so that I can still record…
BBC license hassle
Hi Everybody. We decided around 4 or 5 years ago that we didn't want to pay the BBC to have their nonsense broadcast in our house so went down the Netflix, Amazon, YouTube route and it's all been fine for quite a long time. Today I got a letter saying they've detected that I have been watching iPlayer and that they're…
Reuse Sky Q dish with my smart LG tv?
I used to be a Sky Q customer and I’ve still got my Sky Q dish and the two cables coming into my house. I was wondering if I would still be able to use them to watch Freesat channels if I were to connect them directly to my LG smart tv (OLED55C8PLA)? I’ve tried the programme tuning on the TV and it’s picked up channels…
sky bb and talk renewal query
my bb and sky talk package is (61mbps and pay as you talk) contract ends 1st August. I'm paying £24pm, however it jumps to £43pm out of contract after, or if i re-contract it's £38. I also have sky q box - no movies or sports and it does me and family ok. Not sure why i did not receive renwal details on this. Anyway,…

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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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