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Archives for September 2016

Help with new look Hotmail on ipad
A couple of days ago my hotmail account automatically updated to the new look. Using chrome on my desktop/laptop its not much different, my inbox displays with a box to tick alongside each email to delete so I can delete multiple emails together without opening them. However on my ipad I can't find any way to delete emails…
ITV Comps
I used to make my own postcards out of cereal boxes. Do you think that would now invalidate my entry? Post- send your name and contact telephone number (including area code if providing a landline number) to DAY 3616, PO Box 7558, Derby, DE1 0NQ. Entries received on anything other than a postcard or envelope will not be…
Can anyone see this
https://www.facebook.com/KissFMUK/photos/a.204568696250016.52309.197948390245380/1308194675887407/?type=3&theater It's in game over and tetms say ended, but they posted on fb after end date has it started again ?
Warning
I always use a variation of my real name when I enter comps - most of which are already posted on the main board by the time I find them - for example DAVE instead of DAVIS and I have been getting messages over the past few days sent to DAVE saying there has been an unauthorized login attempt to certain banks and enclosing…
A click to win record?
Just noticed when answering a post that this C2W http://clickswin.bellamagazine.co.uk/sweepstakes/win-1-000-cash-16468 for £1,000 has almost 100 days still to run and is on over 100 sites meaning from now (I don't know when it started) over 10,000 entries per person are still possible making it the most I have seen so far.…
Click to win
I have been doing the takeabreak click to win, and just realised that tv choice also does the same. My question is, can I click to win on both of them? As I just realised the winners list is the same!
Just out of interest...
... are people always notified in advance if they've won a comp, or can prizes just turn up? It would be pretty amazing to have a knock on the door from the postie with a lovely unexpected gift!
Euromillions?
I went to buy my new Lottery tickets (I buy 4 weeks at a time), but the machine wouldn't allow me to buy 4 weeks worth :huh: The machine said something to the effect that, the Euromillions is running out in less than four weeks, which I'm assuming means, that the game format is changing So, I've bought 1 weeks worth (this…
Twitter comps
Ive only recently joined twitter and use it for competitions only, so I only had a few followers (People who also retweet competitions) I'm not expecting a win anytime soon, but so far all the people who have won prizes I have retweeted, have had hundreds of friends and followers, now I'm not saying it isn't just their…
Number of permitted entries.
On the Sunday Times travel competition (and other competitions) it states in the T&Cs - one entry per person. At face value this is fairly clear. But does that mean that both my wife and I (both ST readers) can enter using our personal emails, or does it really mean one per household or one per computer IP address? I don't…
Twitter or click to wins?
Good morning everyone. I took a break from comping for a few months but now coming back for the 'winter season'. I only have limited time though. I'm up to date with the MSE board and am going to try to keep up to date and I don't do FB comps. My question is with any remaining time do you think it would be better investing…
Rafflecopter Question
Just wondering on rafflecopters if your following via bloglovin and it asks to leave your name to prove your following them is it your bloglovin username or your actually name please??
dailyprizes.eu
Does anyone know about the website dailyprizes.eu ? I came across them on twitter, and their competition prizes seem too good to be true. Whilst I can find a privacy statement on their website, I can't find any terms and conditions. I also can't find any information about why they can offer such high value prizes at no…
Has Anyone Ever Won a Twitter Comp?
A friend of mine has been comping for over 10 years and has said not to bother with twitter comps as it's near impossible to win, seeing as most bloggers etc. pick someone in their circle. Does this ring true for your guys' experiences with twitter comps? Just wondering if she's right and I should stop entering them.…
Facebook changes?
Has anyone else lost their interest lists from the left hand column of their Facebook page? Mine have suddenly disappeared today so only have: Newsfeed Messages Shortcuts Explore :( To access my interest lists I have to click on 'see more' under Explore then click on Interest lists! This all adds time!
Toppsta
I've never seen a Toppsta comp posted, except for one posted by me. They are FB win and review a child's book comps and there seem to be a lot of them https://www.facebook.com/ToppstaKids/ Is there any reason they are not posted? They are not on either of Velvet Glove's lists.
Radio Times XWord/Wordfinder
Apologies, but these will be late this week. I subscribe to the Radio Times and have yet to receive this week's copy. It'll hopefully turn up in tomorrow's post; if not I'll get on to them about it.
Terror4Fun Competition Advice
I've just visited the Terror4Fun website for the first time in months to see if they had any new comps listed. They don't, they still have the exact same ones they listed late last year/beginning of this year, but with a change of end date. They were originally down as ending 31/01, but are now down to end 31/10. With such…
Has anyone ever won the TAB £10000?
Just sat here daydreaming about things I could win.... Has anyone every won the big Takeabreak £10000? I feel it's the mythical beast, the unicorn of comping. Would love to hear from you if you have? Or, even the Big Bonanza! Can you imagine how amazing it would be...... :rotfl:
Categorys
Hiya Didn't there used to be an ending soon category? and a instant win category? What happened?

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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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