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Archives for July 2013

Euromillions 100 uk millionaires tonight! Buy ticket!!
Don't forget!!!! And get a ticket early as machines will crash with a draw like this!!! Hope an Mser becomes rich tonight! :j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j :T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T
Anyone enter the london pass fb comp?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4702321 I got an email saying the winner was someone with the same name as me, but it was a general email rather than saying I had actually won. I've not had any other emails saying that I've won, so wondering if its just someone with the same name as me! Emailed them back to…
asking for thoughts on the redesigned forum
from site feedback Site Feedback http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=62630603&postcount=58 .
Downtime replacement option inside
After seeing the forums will be in read tomorrow afternoon I decided to contact the forum team be email and they have agreed to let me set up a small forum with a free provider that we can use for the duration of the downtime of this forum. I will post the link here in the thread tomorrow morning giving people time to…
Deal Or No Deal Application Process?
So I'm subscribed to the Deal or No Deal newsletter and applied in the last opening to the show. I had a lady just call me and ask me a few questions. She asked how did I feel when I got the call? What I done for a living? What I would do with £10,000? A brief conversation then she said to me we have received all the…
Help with twitter please
Hi, i've only been trying to do competitions for the last couple of months... no wins yet, but i'll keep trying! Just wanted to check I was doing the right the right thing with the twitter competitions. I am literally pressing the follow button, when required and then clicking the retweet button under the main competition…
ISP Banned message
Weird. I just tries to post a comp and it came up with an 'your ISP address has been banned' message. Annoying. I shut down rebooted and seems to be okay now. Anyone else had the same problem.
Just Had Message Your I.P Address Has Been Banned!
Hello There, I was on here a moment ago & tried to click something & a message come up saying: Sorry the administrator has banned your IP address :eek::eek::eek: I have filled in the click here form but wondered if it was just me getting this or anyone else Was a :eek: I can tell you. P.S if I don't reply I can't get back…
help needed please - SOLVED
hi, am stuck on this puzzle for this weeks TAB :o just can't think of anything to fit in them :o the answers are bank related (money/etc) need the answer to number 10 - stand, without toppling over (7 letters) & number 22 - if you often buy the same goods, you might have a ? (7 letters) grateful for any help please :)
Sick of Yahoo after forced update! please recommend an email alternative
Can someone please recommend a decent alternative email to yahoo. I really don’t like their recent forced upgrade. It takes a long time on my computer to go through emails and it seems to crash the email alot. It looks to me like its too preoccupied in loading annoying adverts instead of letting you check your mail. I know…
Can People Listing Comps For FB Put FB In The Title Please
I just thought I would put this here as I know a few people do look in this section. A lot of people do put FB in the title of the competition, but lately there have been quiet a few that are not putting it in the title So I just thought I would ask nicely if people can remember to put FB in the title of the Competition as…
FB Account Disabled ~ Fake Account
Hello There, I was banned for another 30 days think this is about the 5th time now, but today it has come up with the message Account Disabled ~ Fake Account Does anyone know of a email address I can contact FB on as I can't find one? Thank You xxx
Royal Baby naming comps
There were a few of these flying around on FB and TW Did anyone guess correctly on any of these? Most of my guesses were Alexander Louis (thanks to Mrs Hertyz!). Do you think this guess would be more likely to win than someone just guessing George? Suppose time will tell :)
E: 31/07? Win! A brain for MaineBlue somebody pleeeeeeeeease
Please ignore this thread. I have clearly lost my brain, not that there was much there to lose in the first place. And please thank Barnabysue below for pointing out that I am a dunderhead :rotfl:
Help needed please for the magazine i'm doing
Hi guys - sorry I need some help this month - This magazine is getting harder and harder according to my mum but this months one has stumped her so i would have stood no chance lol The clue is : The name of a character who has been in 3 P.G Wodehouse novels. The letters we have are :- MKDAIONOBT. Any help is really…
39 year old 'creepy old guy' causes Taylor Swift to cancel a comp
A competition offering the chance to have a picture taken with Taylor Swift backstage at one of her concerts has been cancelled because online communities 4chan and Reddit conspired to ensure a "fat old guy" named Charles would win. The 'Taylor Swift's Biggest Fan Contest', was being run by Boston, USA's Kiss 108 FM. The…
Future competitions confirmation emails?
Is anyone else missing their emails from Future competitions sites? The ones they send where you have to click on a link to complete your comp entry? I haven't had any in the last three days for any of their online comps :mad:
reader disgest draw prob
my link to the draw isnt working is anyone else having probs?
Win a Limited Edition Tote Bag and Mini Swiss Army Knife
To win a a tote bag and Midnite Champ Swiss Army Knife Enter htt p://www .festivalsforall. com/competition/wilderness-2013 Just register for the site and answer the question :) Ooo child, couldn't be simpler :eek: :money:
I hope this is ok!
If its not let me know and I will remove my post. Basically I am trying to raise awareness about a condition in babies called Plagiocephaly. The NHS dont fund treatment as they believe it to only be a cosmetic issue, but theres a lot more evidence than that to say otherwise. So the more people that are aware about it the…

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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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