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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sky launches brand new £6 a month TV service TODAY in tempting bid to make Q box owners switch
SKY is launching a brand new service from today, and it will set entertainment fans back by just £6. TV lovers can now get their hands on a brand new TV set for just 20p a day, as the broadcasting giant launches The new TV can be purchased via a 48 month interest free loan, as the broadcaster aims to tempt 2 Sky users can get their hands on a new TV for just £6 a month 2 Sky is hoping to tempt Sky Q users over to Sky Glass Air Credit: Sky The cheapest package available with the new TV is Sky Essential TV, which comes with 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic, and Netflix and Discovery+, all for just £15. Combined, for £21 per month, viewers are effectively paying less than 70p per day for the TV and service. Unlike Read more Sky stories This means that installation for the new TV service will be simple, as you won't have to get an engineer to come round and start drilling through your walls. The broadcaster hopes that the thinner soundbar on the Sky Glass Air will tempt more Sky Q users to make the switch. The new TV, which goes on sale today, June 10, comes in three colours - Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White. Most read in Tech There are three different sizes, 43 inches (from £6 a month), 55-inches (from £10 a month), and 65 inches (from £13 a month). "With Sky Glass Air, we're bringing the Sky experience to more people through a beautifully designed TV with stunning picture quality from just £6 a month," said Carli Kerr, MD of Sky TV & NOW. Sky Offers Free Movie Gift and More "It's all about giving people better for less: more choice, great tech, and the content they love, without compromising on quality. "From the ultimate performance of Glass Gen 2 to the incredible value of Air, there's now a Sky Glass to suit everyone, whether you're new to Sky or already with us." Customers can also choose to pay for the TV set outright if they wish, with the 43 inch model costing £309, and the 55 inch set costing £509. The 65 inch TV is priced at £649. What are Sky's early termination fees? SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term. The amount you're charged depends on: How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days The days you have already been billed for in advance The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package. For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months' fees in one lump sum. This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84. Entertainment fans can also upgrade to to Sky Ultimate TV for an extra £7 per month, which gives viewers access to Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime , , Sky Showcase and more. Sky revealed that 90% of new users opt for Sky Glass or Sky Stream, but it is struggling to win over Sky Q fans. Paolo Pescatore, an expert for PP Foresight, told The Sun: "The majority of its existing subscribers are still on the tried and trusted Sky Q platform which relies on a satellite dish. "Converting this base is taking the company much longer than it originally expected." One thing that Sky Q customers are not convinced by is the way recordings work, as Sky Glass Air saves everything to the cloud, meaning you can't rely on recordings during rare TV outages. However the expert added that the new affordable model should "strongly resonate with customers".
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I made my council kitchen go from drab to fab with paint – it cost me £75 & people say I've done ‘a 180'
A MONEY-SMART woman has left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic kitchen makeover on a budget. With the cost-of-living crisis soaring, millions of cash-strapped Brits are on the lookout for ways to spruce up their homes on the cheap. Advertisement 2 One thrifty woman left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic council house makeover Credit: diy on a budget/facebook 2 The fabulous glow-up cost her a mere £75 - and it's all thanks to three tins of tin Credit: diy on a budget/facebook And now one woman, Nicola Beaumont-Clark , has taken to Facebook to prove there's no need to fork out thousands to give your kitchen a brand new look. The DIY fan was able to transform her kitchen from drab to fab, all thanks to a lick of paint. Thrilled with her purse-friendly overhaul, Nicola posted it on Although the Advertisement read more on homes Before the epic glow-up, the room had a pretty basic feel to it, featuring white cupboards, light grey walls, as well as dark grey and white tiles in the middle section. But rather than spending an astronomical sum to do up her kitchen, Nicola took matters into her own hands - and the "after" snaps would make you think it was a professional job. What's more, not only did the project come at a mere £75, she also used just three tins of paint, which you can find at B&Q on the cheap. To zhuzh up the dull cupboards, Nicole used V33 All Purpose Paint in Khaki that shoppers can snap up for as little as £5.50 for a 50ml taster pot. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Meanwhile, to transform the tiles she used V33 Tile paint in Cotton White, which will set you back £5.50 for a 75ml pot - or £27 for a larger 750ml tin. The now-updated cupboards looked chic and trendy and went perfect with the lighter walls - that she did up with Dulux Eqyptian Cotton Kitchen Paint. Council Lounge Makeover with B&Q buy Thrifty B&Q customers can purchase a huge 2.5l tin of the gorgeous paint for just £28 - and it's already racked up an impressive five-star rating online from dozens of shoppers. Chuffed with the revamp, Nicola wrote in Advertisement ''I can not stress enough how good V33 paint is for doing over tiles or cupboards. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home. ''Cost me £75 to totally transform our kitchen,'' she said, before revealing the next step of the transformation. ''Now for the more costly part, blinds and flooring.'' The gorgeous renovation project has clearly impressed many, as the post has racked up close to 100 likes and 37 comments. Advertisement 'You've done a 180 on that kitchen' One person keen to give their kitchen a glow-up said: ''Thanks for the tip - we can't afford to retile our horrendous pink tiles in the bathroom, so will give this paint a try instead.'' Someone else wrote: ''Looks like a new kitchen. Great job.'' ''You've done a 180 on that kitchen. Looks stunning!'' another chimed in. ''I have exactly the same kitchen. Well done, it looks great!'' a fourth added. Advertisement
