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Archives for August 2017

Prize arrived broken :(
I recently won a competition of a baking bundle. The prize arrived Tuesday and included in the prize was a mixing bowl (a retro ceramic type) which was broken into 5 pieces :( I emailed to let them know as soon as I opened it, but although the message has been seen, no response as yet. I was wondering if anyone else has…
Winner winner chicken dinner
Well I thought today was going to be an ordinary Wednesday, but fate had other plans.....obviously this is going to be headline news as soon as it gets out, but you can tell people you read it here first!! I've only gone and won the.......Fishisthedish Fishslice!! 2nd one too!! I'm of course not going to let it change me,…
Email Entry not working
Good evening all, Is anyone else having issues with emails not sending if you click the link in the comp post? If I copy and paste the email into the 'to' box it works, however if I click the link it doesn't. Not had this issue before - wondered whether it's just me or a site problem! Thanks
Giant spambot scooped up 711 million email addresses
A malware researcher has discovered a spamming operation that has been drawing on a list of 711.5 million email addresses. The scale of the scheme appears to make it the biggest find of its kind. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41095606 Members of the public can check if their accounts have been affected via…
Mag Dailies - can you access them this morning?
I cannot seem to access any of the mag sites today? Pages not loading? :( Anyone else?
How many did you guess?
I have often entered the competition to win a Kipling bag and have absolutely no idea how many entries they are likely to get. Have you entered this one? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5700844 If so, how many entries did you guess? I guessed 9876 (absolutely no idea if that is even remotely realistic).…
A prize is a prize - or is it?
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Comps
Can anyone tell me how to find online competitions?
Winner unimpressed when council award her prize covered in 'smelly' clothes
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/recycling-contest-winner-unimpressed-council-11065927
Amateur Gardening login problems?
Just wondering if anyone else is having problems logging in to Amateur Gardening? Everytime I enter my login details it tells me they're incorrect, I've tried resetting my password which it allowed me to do but it still won't let me log in with a new password.
Split Panel - Firefox
I have just had an automatic update from Firefox and my split panel isn't working. Does anyone have a fix? Thank you.
1 million pound cash ticket found in magazines what do you actyally win
On these found in magazines and pictured below is it a con or not costs £9 to enter and I take it everyone wins the minimum prize or is there actually a million pound prize
New York Competition Perfume Shop
Hi All I entered a competition to win a trip to New York with the Perfume Shop and can't seem to find it on here (I am sure I found it on here) as I a need to find the prize details and terms and conditions, can any assist, it would be much appreciated. THANKS
Bauer Click2Win one prize all mags
I'm starting to have a go on the (Bauer) Click to wins (good or bad I have no idea?) I presume it's just one prize for all the mags? I can't see there being over a dozen 55" UHD TV to give away?
Top Sante Magazine is it a daily click to win or not?
I have just posted some competitions that can be found on the Top Sante website. It has been suggested to me that these are daily entry click to win competitions and should not be posted separately on the main board, as they are on the click to win list. If you look at the main Top Sante page it does say "enter every day…
Mag Daily issues?
Anyone else having probs today? I've done a few, but now the videos are freezing. Not playing at all. I've tried refreshing but, so far, they're not doing anything. Blu X Edit 19th Aug: All working fine for me today XXX
lost competiton
I have just been scrolling through facebook on phone and found a competition on time out or southern comfort to new orleans. however some google sign in form appeared and when i deleted that i lost the competition. i have searched on here, time out and southern comfort for it. any ideas anyone? i thought it too good a…
Mag daily comps
I enter the mag daily comps religiously and enter off my mobile. For half the sites the annoying videos don't play but for the other half the videos still come up and you have to watch for entry to go through. Is there a way of stopping the videos on all sites at all? Thanks in advance :) :)
Loving Facebook posts
Hello, Does anyone think loving Facebook posts for makes any difference to the number of wins? I'm only asking a I'm having a really dry spell and you start to wonder what everyone else knows you don't! Thanks x
Embarrassing Prizes???
Has anyone ever received a prize that left them absolutely mortified? I once won a very nice blue glass vase which arrived in a box with the words 'Nordic Bliss' emblazoned upon it and nothing else to qualify what it contained. I don't think I have ever forgotten that postman's face as he handed it over. I said nothing,…

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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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