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Archives for July 2014

Form filler for iPhone
Does anyone know a decent form filler for iPhone other than roboform?
Help needed please - Name of a singer & TV Presenter SOLVED NOW thanks to all below
hi, could anyone with a bit of spare time please help solve this name anagram :o I have the letters UOSERHECLHMLE I've tried all the anagram solvers & none of them are giving me a name that matches the clue, name of a singer & tv presenter 8/5 would be very grateful for any help please x
Help needed. Solved thanks to weeowens.
This is for a competition on one of the survey sites. I wondered if anyone can recognize this person. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.
Raffle to win weeks accomm in Tenerife
Hi All Need some advice please. On 13th September I will be jumping out of a plane and skydiving on behalf of Dogs Trust. As part of raising money I will be raffling off a week accommodation in Tenerife in a 2 bed villa with private pool. Firstly, am I allowed to advertise this on here and secondly can I ask people to…
I need a few...
... words of encouragement if you guys don't mind :) I've been comping for about 5 weeks now and am yet to have my first win. I could really do with one soon to cheer me up as due to some unfortunate circumstances I now find myself having to get somewhere else to live and the hunt isn't going so well due to my tight…
GMB Doorstep Surprise
The first winner was Rita who, when she was interviewed by Andy Peters, said she was a comper! I think she must have had a bit of warning as she was dressed to the nines and the kitchen was spotless. :D I'm going to have to watch the rest of the week now to see who the other winners are!
PayPal prizes
I just wondered, have any of you won competitions where they pay you cash via Paypal? Maybe I'm paranoid, but having heard so many warnings about not giving personal financial details out online it makes me feel a little nervous. How do they organise these competitions so that you can safely receive the funds without…
not ever won a thing!
I can't be very lucky as I've been doing competitions for 5 months and I've not won a thing. I love this site and It is so helpful, but I've not had any luck winning anything and feel a bit dispondant .
Please to my fbook friends HELP. Problem solved!
Something has happened to my Facebook account. Can you please let me know if you see it? What do you see? I can't open it and it says a comment I made about my little nephew was removed but I can't enter or check... PLease help. Thanks.
Luck with rafflecopter/gleam
Do many people bother with them or have much luck?! I did all of them for a while- month or so but find they take so long with all the options it was taking a few hours in a day so didn't have time to enter any regular comps. The odds seem good compared to other comps but I'm always worried I'm entering them wrong or…
Luck with rafflecopter/gleam
Do many people bother with them or have much luck?! I did all of them for a while- month or so but find they take so long with all the options it was taking a few hours in a day so didn't have time to enter any regular comps. The odds seem good compared to other comps but I'm always worried I'm entering them wrong or…
Facebook
Anyone having issues with the Fb account? Tried to open mine and I have : "We removed the post below because it doesn't follow the Facebook Community Standards:" It's a comment in Spanish I made about my little nephew and his ability on the skate...my own family and fb removes it I cannot enter it and there is no way I can…
A thread for things you shouldn't be wondering about...
OK this seems totally random, but I'm hoping that one of you has seen the same email that I did, which said something about new research proving that cucumbers keep for longer OUT of the fridge than they do IN the fridge. I think it was one of the mainstream ones, such as Emerald Street or SheerLuxe. Like many of us I have…
receiving pm's asking for help/querying comp answers when you can't reply to the pm
i'm not quite sure how to word this :o for several years on here now I've posted lots of mag comps/answers & usually welcome pm's enquiring if i'm correct/asking for verification etc, to which I've always happily replied to, but, just lately have been having a spate of pm's regarding the mag comps answers, I don't mind the…
Great Competition Site
Does anybody know what's happened to Great competitions site that Elverman used to post. Thanks
Problems signing in to NOW magazine daily
Is anyone else having problems signing in to NOW magazine daily, couldn't sign in yesterday or today? Thanks
does your email address make any difference?
Hi all, I'm new to the site and loving it so far, I have searched but couldn't find an answer - I set up an email address for my comps bevscomps@xxxxxx my question is do you think promoters will see that it's a comping email address and overlook me? Should I set up a different account? Thanks in advance!
I won't be online much over the next 2 weeks
as the title says really :) I can't say for definite that I'll be able to get online at all over the next 2 weeks please PM Dalkirst with any merges etc Expired comps may remain on the main board until I get online In the past some members have got together to expire comps after their end date so they move to Game Over, if…
Is it a scam?
Has anyone else had a "Congratulations you have won 90% off at Amazon" email? Is it a scam?
has anyone won on....
Just was wondering if anyone has won on the magazine click and wins which you can enter everyday.

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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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