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Archives for November 2015

Harrods going downhill
Do you remember when the title were Lord, Lady, Duke, Duchess, Bishop etc. Now look at it, Mr, Mrs, Ms, miss http://www.harrods.com/content/misc/competition/christmas-hampers-competition
MSE slow again for me
Anyone else It has become verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slow Hope this is not going to carry on into the advents timeout and connection errors again for me
Facebook Changes make keeping track harder for Advents...
The last two years I've put any Advent pages on FB into an Interests group so I didn't flood my timeline, and could go directly to the ones I wanted- helpful with the different daily starting times among them. Now that isn't an option, I looked to see what I could choose. Clicking on notification you can choose what you…
You have to sleep!!
With the Advents just around the corner I was wondering what folks would miss out or if you would spend more time comping. We all have to sleep, diddle and eat :eek: So will you miss out the C2Ws, Daily Mags or the Main Board? Or will you be comping extra hours per day? Personally I wasn't impressed with the Advents last…
Yes of course I've read the T's & Cs
Truthfully how many times do you read every Terms and conditions? Do you just have a quick scan over looking for stand out words? Also have you ever lost out on a price because you hadn't fully read the T's & Cs?
Hexus, Shortlist & Mr Hyde Advent Discussion Thread
This is the place to post questions & issues with the Asus advent thread. This is also the place where bumps in the competition threads will be moved. You should be able to resolve most issues by refreshing the page, disabling ad-blocking software, trying to enter via a different browser or simply waiting to enter later…
The Mirror.co.uk Comps
Does anyone have any advice please regarding the mirror.co.uk competitions ? I just cannot get the forms to submit TIA
Does anyone else think that the 'Emerald Street - Anthropologie prizes' are naff?
Just checked out the latest daily comp from Emerald Street. Does anyone think the prizes, well er...are a bit c**p? I'm sure someone will be delighted with today's christmas dessert plate (which normally costs £14 - FOR ONE PLATE!), but it won't be me... Maybe I'm a plate philistine.
Soap and glory comp
Has anyone been able to enter this comp? I have been into 4 different boots stores and none of them have the retro girl that you are supposed to take a photo with :o https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5352033
Christma single question?
What do you think is the best selling Christmas single of all time I can't decide between White Christmas or Do They Know Its Christmas.What do you compers experts think?
Facebook Messages - Other Folder No More
I have noticed that the "other folder" where any messages from non friends go is not there any more. You now have the option of "Recent" "Message Requests" and "More" If you click the "more" drop down you then have the option of "Unread" "Filtered" and "Archived" No idea what filtered is supposed to be but I found a…
Do Xperia Lounge ever give out prizes?
Just a quick question, something I've been wondering every time I enter their competitions since they require 10,000+ entrants on their competitions. :rotfl: Does anyone know :) ?
take a break site down?
Hi, I have been trying to access the site since last night, it says 'under maintenance' is anyone else having the same problem, or know what the issue is? thanks.
Are user name changes allowed? No longer worthy of 'Skint' tag!
As have a new job, with tax credits coming in too.. Superb timing, with Christmas pending! :beer::beer::T Suggestions on a postcard..
Ooh..Ooh..
Had an email from UPS to say a delivery weighing 7Kgs will be delivered tomorrow from Edmundson Electrical ( an Electrical Wholesaler).:j We haven't ordered anything, the mail didn't ask for details of any sort, & I've not received a 'Congrats' email / letter from a comp win...............REALLY intrigued as to what it is.…
Wins from surveys - Supermarket, etc?
Afternoon all, I had a quick search on the forum for this topic but couldn't see anything. I was wondering how many of you have won either money or gift cards from the surveys you enter on supermarket/restaurant receipts? You know the ones, you complete a survey and tell them how your experience was, etc. I always try to…
How do you check facebook competitions.
I've avoided entering many FB comps as I find it difficult to find the time to go back and check. I feel I'm missing out on some really good competitions. Does anyone have a system for checking that they would like to share?
Sheerlux Comps
Just wanted to double check what others think here. Done them for a long time & always fill out the details on the first page then click enter. I never get confirmation, just a 2nd page inviting you to give 3 other email addresses for extra entries. I've never bothered with this 2nd page and assumed my entry has gone…
iPhone will no longer open some Mag Dailies?
Anyone else use their iPhone to do the mag dailies? I've have been for the last few month but both yesterday morning and today most of them won't even open up - only a couple of them will actually open up to their website and let you enter. Anyone else having this problem or know how I can fix it? Thanks in advance
Blog comp - most accurate guess wins - except it didn't?
Just a bit confused by the method for picking the winner for this comp: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5357563 T&Cs: "The most accurate guess will win and if there are multiples of the same guess, a winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will be contacted direct on the email address provided. If 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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