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Archives for April 2018

TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2018
Anyone else getting zillions of emails? Check Nomination Received
Sun comp form issues
Anyone else having problems with the entry forms on the Sun website? Tried on my computer, iPad and phone but the bottom of the form doesn’t load - it cuts off half way through the address section - and I can just see a logo saying powered by formstack and half the captcha logo ?
GDPR bribes in your inbox
Anyone else spotted these? A few companies offering prize draws or vouchers for re-opting in to their newsletters ahead of the new data protection regulations. OTOH books have a draw for $250 paypal or amazon giftcard. Pure and light organic skincare have a draw for £50 to spend on their website. Ali Winters has a draw for…
Best email provider for comp emails
Hi all, I use a yahoo email address for competitions. But when a comp requires a confirmation email, yahoo seems to filter out some as spam and not even deliver them to me, not even sending them straight to the spam folder. Conversely if I use my gmail email address, the conformation emails always come through. However,…
Lost a comp
Hi - I'm a newbie. I found a competition which involve writing a hundred word 'story' on the subject of summer the other day - and now I can't find it again. Can anyone remember this one and direct me to it please? Regards Natrob
Website reviewing £45 per hour McDonald's professional Monopoly player service
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/jobs/website-reviewing-45-per-hour-1508109
The Newt Support Group..
for all those feeling a bit bleugh
Have ITV phoned me?
I entered a Saturday Night Takeaway competition at the start of the month to win £50k and a mountain of gadgets (first time i've paid to enter a competition so thought i'd try my chances instead of buying a lottery ticket!) Not sure when it ended, but have a missed phonecall from April 14th from the London number…
Magic soul
Hi all, wondering if anyone remembers the magic soul comp to win a Motown trip to Detroit. The entry confirmation said to listen to Angie greaves breakfast show this morning (27 April) to see who won - we’ll i listened and I’m pretty sure I heard nothing about it at all! Anyone else listen in on that one and notice they…
What am I doing wrong?
Hello, I was looking for some advice. I started entering competitions around 3 years ago. I entered around 50-60 competitions daily (none on Facebook/Twitter/social media, as i don’t have any accounts) for around 18 months without a win so I lost interest. About a year ago I thought I would give it a try again, and am…
Wednesday afternoon giggle
Below is a link from a local radio station to win tickets to see Michael McIntyre in Middlesbrough. You have to watch the video and answer the question at the end. This is so funny, although it has a very serious side to it too. ;) This has to be the best form of promotion for us to remember. I have been singing this…
what is a years supply?
Hi, I received a winning e mail last month that i had won this comp https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5803912/e-19-03-win-a-years-supply-of-breakfast-from&highlight=irish+oats have been chasing it up, last week i picked up 2 boxes of flahaven porridge and 2 bowls, didn't think this was a years supply so…
Anyone want tickets to Grand Designs Live?
Not sure if a lot of people are getting these emails, but i "won" tickets to Grand Designs live (Birmingham or London). If anyone wants them, send me a PM ... it's just a link to the booking page, so no need to share any info. Looking into this a bit more to see where it's from and all i can see is this :…
Been entering comps daily since August 2009
And I've won in total: - A cocktail shaker - A bottle of fragrance - And a weekend trip to Cornwall which I never actually received. The train tickets I was sent weren't valid and the hotel never contacted me. Anybody do worse than me?
Comping in rented accommodation?
I found out today that I will have to leave my rented house in 3 months time and I'm wondering how people have gone about this in the past? I know I can redirect my post with the Post Office, but I'm worried about those prizes that just rock up with couriers without a word from the prize provider beforehand. I don't have…
Where has the C2W thread gone?
As it says on the tin..... The C2W thread is missing from the Regulars board :eek:
Talksport
Hi anyone had a call from them today? Missed a call and wondering if it was marketing.
FPL bonus
I won on the FreePostcodeLottery last week, but my bonus is still showing. Should this have gone back to zero?
Where did the thread go?
The Brighter Homes Facebook competition...? The one where they announced non-winners who they'd drawn, but didn't like the page along with the winner. (I'm sure we've all experienced FB randomly unliking pages. I've had ones where the page has asked me to like them when I already do, but it doesn't show their end.) I was…
Logging into Mag Dailies
Hello Is there a problem this morning or did I drink too much last night please? Thank you.

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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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