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Archives for December 2017

Hexus Epic Giveaway discussion thread
Comment here (or pm me) if there's an issue with the Hexus Epic Giveaway.
Chrome update - new bookmark style
Hi, Chrome has just updated my bookmarks to a newer style but I hate it! Does anyone know how you can revert back to how they were previously thanks x
Does anyone else....
Have the attention span of a goldfish? I've noticed more and more recently that I end up sitting here doing essentially nothing for half hour at a time. So far today instead of cracking on with the mag dailies I keep doing the polls underneath them. Is it just me?
Sleepyjones you are doing an amazing job !
Sleepyjones - just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for all the work you are putting into the advents. You are doing an amazing job, keeping up with everything and so many posts too. Thank you and Happy Christmas 😊 you are appreciated !
Replying to advents?
Post the prize if you know what it is ... fed up of clicking through to find the prize is a set of Christmas lights or some other useless tatt :)
Windows update warning
Guys, my laptop has just finished doing a Windows update. It took over two hours! I'm so glad I did it at the end of the day, when I'd finished comping. The good thing is, it did warn me it would be a long one, and gave me options to reschedule it for when I wanted it to run. Blu X
Compers Challenge 2018
Woo that's us ready to start on January 1st 2018 folks :j :D :T Good luck to all for the Compers Challenge 2018 (Your gonna need it) :rotfl: [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
Info for end daters
With the advents starting with A: not the usual E: the end date sort is changed slightly. You need to start after all the comps starting with A: Comps ending today start on page 47, if you sort ascending. I’ll try and update every day while the Advents are running. Feel free to join in if I’m late to the table!
Captchas drive me crazy!
I don't know if it is just me but those picture captchas are driving me crazy at the moment - click on the cars, roads, bridges, road signs etc, but when I do, they just add more for me to click on or take me to another set of pictures! Sometimes I am having to click through 5 or 6 sets before I am allowed to submit my…
Stupid question time - do you see more comps ending in December than other months?
Hi! We're discussing this in MSE Towers and I'm trying to "prove" that there are normally more comps ending in December than in other months due to standard comps that end on 31 December AND advent comps. Am I right though? Is this true? If you can answer below I can show this to the others. Thank you in advance! Andrea :)
Forum hashtags question
Adding #lastpost to a thread url takes you to the last post on the first page. Does anyone know if there is a hashtag to use that would take me to the last post on the last page? I know I can click 'latest post' from the main board, but I'm looking to save links to threads that would automatically take me to the latest…
GFK Daily TV/Radio Surveys
Does anyone still do the GFK daily surveys? I have been doing them for years and years and used to regularly win the odd £1 to £5 e-vouchers. Not had anything from them for months now. They used to send emails advising the winners list had been updated but not had this for ages neither. I checked the winners list on their…
capitalfm profile updates
Each copy i enter recently asks for phone number after submitting.. Looking on profile page, there is nowhere to add this in?
Who Made The Rules?
I've been a member of MSE for donkeys and used the comps board for many years, firstly under a different name but I started a new account as it was too recognisable. I was just wondering, how did the heading rules come about, you know the E:, it's a great way to keep the board in order but I wondered if anyone could…
End Date Problems
Ignore posted twice
End Date Problems
Hi :) I do all comps as they come on the board but still go back to end date each day as i always miss some. Since the beginning of December when i click last page ordered in title, none of the comps so far from 1st up to 12th of december are showing. Is this because there are very few comps for these dates or is something…
Challenges 2018..Let me know what needs changing please
OK Folks this is not quite finished but it is getting there. ;) Let me know what needs adding/taking away/changing ect Also check your name is on the list at the bottom if you are playing this year :D I will be adding a few more easy/fun/simple but hard items and the scoring points soon. :eek: I still need challenges from…
Problems with woobox?
Nevermind cleared cookies and it worked
Am I banned after my Heart radio win?
I know Bauer media winners can’t win again for a while, but I think Heart is Global media, does anyone know if the same applies? Got enough to do without entering comps I can’t win! The cheque is in the post btw!
Vouchercloud Comps
Do we really need to click on those 'Have you won' emails and go through 2 or 3 pages of a website to find out if you've won ? Has anyone won before and been notified ? Thanks

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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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