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Can MSE discount Sky codes be trusted?
The Sky forums have many threads from people stating that the MSE Sky discount codes worked at the checkout stage but after the Sky account was created, the 12 months discount didn't apply or only applied for the 1st month. When they have rang up to complain they get told a 50% discount isn't available on the Sky billing…
sky code not working
i've tried the sky code the website has given to me and when i tried on the website it says that they don't recognize the the code i don't know what to do please help
BT TV and broadband packages miss selling
Last month I moved house and after having a terrible service from talk talk I decided to pre order myself a BT tv and broadband package so it could be installed not long after we moved in. Whilst I could see the offers on the Internet I wasn't sure what I wanted so called to discuss with an advisor. I ended up taking out…
recent MSE 40% code offer- Queries
hi Got a 40% recent off code in recent MSE deal. two queries if someone can help. 1) It says "You'll get £100 or £125 (for the Family or complete bundle"). Just to confirm so does it mean that on the other bundle there is no credit at all? 2) is line rental mendatory to take? ta
which link for MSE 40% code?
hi which link shall i use for 40% sky code. I got an email but the link takes me to sign in page. there is no way to skip that page it seems!
now tv question
do I have to have an aerial plugged into the telly to be able to watch now tv? at present using an old virgin box but am thinking of getting rid-to save a bit of money.
Android TV Boxes??
Hey I'm thinking about getting an Android TV Box as I heard they are quite good for sports and movies however please could someone advise me on here if they are worth getting? I really hate slow streaming and buffering and this puts me off! Would be good to hear feedback of anyone that has one?
SKY Box for £49 (EXISTING USER) and 20% off and £0 for engineer
Hi I recently looked at the haggling guide for Sky TV I had an old HD+ box which froze all the time I was paying around£65 per month for my package with sports I was initially told a new box was around £200 plus a fee for the 2 TB box I wanted. I did not want refurbished or a similar box I initially stopped SKy sports and…
netflix or amazon prime?
Hi guys anyone know which is best, was looking at getting one of these, had netflix and lovefilm both before, noticed lovefilm is now prime time, looking for some good christmas films etc, more films for a couple aged late 20's? thanks:)
Sky pay £5.1BILLION for Premier Footie
This is insane. If this covers 4 years and Sky have around 11m UK subscribers then this means everyone is effectively paying well over £100 a year just to fund this. No wonder I currently have to pay nearly £60 a month for a Variety + Movies package with HD and Multiroom........
Cheapest TV Only deals for OAPs ?
Can anyone suggest any TV only deal for my 80+ mum please? she currently has Sky - we negotiated a discount for the last 12 months from around £30 to £20 a month - it just seems VERY expensive for what she is getting???. She only gets the basic TV channels (no sport/movies), but she likes UK Gold etc, and she likes to…
40% off code
Hoping someone will be able to offer a confused person advice I have been a virgin customer for the past 12 yrs, so don't know anything about sky, my costs with Virgin are getting ridiculous, so I managed to get a sky code, my question is what is the best way to go about this...my landline, tv, broadband is all through…
What could I watch on Sky box after contract cancellation?
Hello. Have Sky basic package + Movies + Multiroom + HD which costing over £60 per month and considering movies are pretty poor at moment starting to think about either going to BT or something else. Quick question though. Got Sky HD plus boxes x 2. If I cancel Sky contract for both or maybe just multi room what would I be…
TV though broadband?
I live in a flat with no external aerial. I don't have Virgin Media in my area, a Sky dish in not allowed and BT TV requires an aerial to receive the Freeview channels. Is there any way to receive TV channels (including Freeview) purely through a broadband connection?
Projector suggestions and advice
I want to get a projector for watching movies from my PC via NOWTV or Netflix etc. I will be projecting onto a 60 inch screen which will pull down from our wall or cealing (sic?). Where to position it? Is fixed to the cealing the best place, if so how would I connect to my PC without wires trailing? Or would it be best…
Change from Sky or Virgin to full streaming set up
Just wondering as I have been thinking about this for a while, currently have Sky full package apart from sports and also signed up to Netflix. Has anyone ever tried just streaming all TV, signing up to all three services NOW TV, Netflix and Amazon would you actually miss out on any TV if you watched TV by streaming? Would…
Virgin media contract
Hi all, Was after some advice if there is anyone who can help? I am a virgin media customer and need to stream my finances and looked into changing my provider for broadband and phone and cancel my TV contract. I rang Virgin to ask about how much it would cost me to do this as my contract states that the minimum service…
Best TV option
I have just upgraded to a samsung 40" LED telly (bought used off eBay, the moneysaver way)...so I was wondering how I can get the most HD channels for the cheapest/free way. (I'm not being super scrimpy, I just don't watch enough TV to justify paying for a subscription...but when I do get a chance to watch some, it would…
Freeview via WiFi on a smart TV??
Hi, I currently pay for virgin & while it's great I really only use the channels I could get on freeview anyway. I have a smart TV (Samsung ue40h6400) - does anyone know if there is a way to get freeview via WiFi on a smart TV? I can already get a lot of on demand stuff through my TV with apps but would like to get live…
Magic remote/LG TV
anyone had problems and solved ? (re the voice activation setup). I get a box "say this sentence" (So I say just that), the "sound level "indicator 'reacts', then nothing. I would have thought it wanted you to say a series of Q. Tried dozens of times !!!! Help please

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First-class stamp prices to rise by an inflation-busting 22% from 7 October – here's how to beat the hikes
The cost of standard first-class stamps will rise by an inflation-busting 22% from Monday 7 October, Royal Mail has confirmed – but if you buy some now, you'll still be able to use them after prices go up.
Nationwide to hike FlexPlus packaged account fee by £60 a year – should you ditch and switch?
Nationwide will raise the fee on its popular FlexPlus packaged bank account from £13 a month to £18 a month in December, the building society has announced. If you've got the account, it's likely worth sticking with for now – though you should diarise to look at alternatives when the new fee kicks in. Here's what you need to know.
FREE visits to 5,000+ UK historic buildings & heritage sites in September
You can get FREE access to many historical sites and tourist attractions this month including National Trust sites, castles, locations used for TV and film including Pride and Prejudice , The King's Speech , and Bridgerton, and more. It's all part of heritage open days across the UK.
School uniform grants: check if you can reduce costs by up to £200 with support from your council
If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, you may be able to get up to £200 to put toward the cost of your child's school uniform in the form of a non-repayable grant. We've pulled together a list of the councils that offer the support and how to apply.
McDonald's Monopoly 2024 – when it starts and tips for boosting your chances of winning
There are many versions of the classic Monopoly game these days but one that many fast-foodies look forward to each year is McDonald's Monopoly. If you're going to eat under the golden arches or order a McDelivery, this promo can be a fun way to win a 'free' bite to eat, or if you're lucky, something bigger.
Halifax or Lloyds mortgage borrower? You'll soon have less time to lock in a new rate before your current deal expires
If you're a Halifax or Lloyds mortgage borrower you'll soon only be able to lock in a new rate up to four months ahead of your current deal ending – down from six months. It means you've less time to insure yourself against rates rising before your existing mortgage comes to an end – though rates have been on a downward trajectory for the past few months.
Halifax or Lloyds mortgage borrower? Like Santander and Nationwide, soon you'll only be able to lock in a new deal four months early
If you're a Halifax or Lloyds mortgage borrower you'll soon only be able to lock in a new rate up to four months ahead of your current deal ending – down from six months. It means you've less time to insure yourself against rates rising before your existing mortgage comes to an end – though rates have been on a downward trajectory for the past few months.
Tesco shopper? Today is your LAST CHANCE to spend £14 million of expiring 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 £14 million-worth are due to run out by the end of today (Saturday 31 August). Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Get 'paid' to walk using free apps
Walking has great value – not just to your health, or to the environment, but also monetary value. This is because there are a plethora of free apps (or ones you can use if you have certain health/life insurance plans) that effectively pay you to walk.

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