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Archives for July 2016

Some advice please
Hi there everyone, Hope u r all good and winning lots😀 I am after some advice please- does anyone know anything about a roombookers eu and holiday giveaways/wins/promotions where u get 7 nights in Tenerife or Costa Dorada. I have had a call and been asked to choose dates/ resort but have to sort my own flights and sit thru…
Take A Break Summer Special query
Has the Summer Special closing date 28/07 been posted yet? Search didn't find it, but it's not always bringing up stuff. Thanks. :)
Dispatch Email from Cohorted
Just received an email from Cohorted saying: "Hello Dispatch update from Cohorted. Thank you again for your recent order. This is just a quick courtesy message to let you know that your Cohorted Beauty Box is being wrapped and packed now. Please note that this email is automatically generated so you may not receive it…
How to update address details with Real People Magazine?
Hi lovely Compers :) I'm in the process of moving house and I've looked all over the competitions section of the Real People magazine website to update my address: http://comps.realpeoplemag.co.uk/ When you click on "To update your account, click here," it just displays a list of email preferences. Has anyone else managed…
Odd one out?
Solved now - thanks to McLennan & mmm wine
Moving house and info
Moving all day friday and some of tomorrow (wed) so will be back online properly next week so will be able to post the twitter comps again from hopefully monday 11th xxx good luck in the meantime
anyone live in/around Ipswich Suffolk and planning on doing "Pigs gone wild" comp?
i was planning on walking my 4 kids to do the "Pigs gone wild" trail around Ipswich during the summer holidays... i have picked up a map from town today ready and noticed there's a competition to win a holiday! You need to do the trail and get a letter from each of the 39 pigs "Each adult pig has a plague with a…
Ryobi Competition Winner
Aaah hate these emails, who else just got one with the title above, only to be followed by...Thank you for taking part in our Ryobi Garden Tools Competition. We are pleased to announce that the lucky winner is... (ie not you) :mad:
Macbook proof of ownership?
Hi everyone, I won a Macbook retina recently and being so clumsy I want to insure it. However, like with most prizes, no receipt is given. So my my question is how do I have prove I have ownership (my insurance company requires I upload this) The mac has come sealed, boxed with serial numbers etc? Is there someway I can…
unsure how/where to put these comps, help please?
found these two both newsletter sign ups for monthly draws. Can anyone advise how they should be posted please? or put them up for me xxxx Think maybe reg comps http://strandpub.co.uk/ http://royalpub.co.uk/ have searched url and nothing shows up
Dorsetcereal win not received
Hi, I have won a case of Dorset cereal from spin to win about month ago and still haven't received. E-mail enquiry was ignored. I think 100 people supposed to had won. Any other winner has received or still waiting??
Comps Ending Today
How do I sort the competitions into the date they are ending, Thanks.
Anyone else noticed...?
That Vouchercloud have changed the beginning of their 'loser' emails from "Have you won?" to "Sorry you haven't won"? Maybe somebody told them how annoying it is, haha! :rotfl:
Rafflecopter autofill?
Anyone know anything about macs? When i enter rafflecopters all my previous answers such as my name/twitter handle etc use to be all be in a drop down box. But they have all disappeared? I do use autofill on all other forms but just doesn't work on these. It just takes so long having to type out all the user names for…
magazine dailies videos
Is there away of stopping the videos from playing. They are starting to drive me bonkers! I have adblocker disabled otherwise they don't load at all! Very few go through with no video to play.
Auto fill
Hi why do some comps say not to use autofill please?
The Truth About Comping - great blog article
Webkin's World is one of the great blogs I follow and it is written by a lovely comper called Ellen. Today she posted a great article which I thought you might all like to read... http://www.webkinsworld.co.uk/2016/06/the-truth-about-comping-entering.html

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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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