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Archives for September 2019

Query with certain websites
Hi all, Just wondering, please can anyone advise, is Snizi, Offer Oasis, active you, tester keepers,My offers etc? Are any that have big arduous surveys attached worth doing? I have been ignoring them type of comps. Any help always appreciated Anna:)
Ticks, thanks and crosses
Ive lost all my ticks , thanks and crosses so i have no way of checking what i have entered unless i reopen every link. I have refreshed the page as suggested on previous posts to no avail. I am using an ipad on Chrome, does anybody have any ideas how to correct this?
Tiger Gin Question
They just tweeted me a message. It was a pair of tiger paw prints, and nothing else. Does that mean anything to anyone here? Thanks guys Blu XXX
Radio competitions
Hello compers! I have a question for compers who have won Global/Bauer competitions with online entries. I want to ask about off-air competitions. Were you contact by phone or email? If phone what time did they call? How long after competition end date did they contact you? Please add if it was Global or Bauer station.…
Halifax Savers prize draw
Hi, Has anyone ever won anything from the Halifax Savers prize draw? I'm in it - I think, though I can't be sure except an email confirmation from a few years ago! But I have never won anything and have the £5k in an instant saver. I also had to take out the £5k earlier last year very briefly but it is back now so I hope…
Mag daily problems
Anyone else having trouble with the mag daily’s hardly any of them are submitting
Prize via Thomas Cook.
Early this year I won a holiday to Orlando for six people via Heart (Global) Radio. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6008804/omfg-im-literally-shaking-in-a-good-way The prize was via Thomas Cook. Could the station now turn around and say the prize is null and void because of Thomas Cook? Or could they…
Is MSE playing up for anyone else?
Over the last 20 mins or so, sometimes it isn't loading when I refresh. Is it just me? Blu XXX
Spam companies
Is active you a legitimate company they have given me a link to claim my £500 voucher
Bauer win
Hi all! I was just wondering how long anyone had to wait for a bauer cash win to be transferred? I recently won £1000 14 days ago. The woman on the phone said that the longest it would take was 28 days but she said that normally it doesn't take long at all. I'm just waiting to get a new car, win came at just the right…
What's the best way to get rid of cold callers?
I used to "blacklist" them. Now I engage them. It's fun to confuse them and agree to everything (except giving out Bank Details!) until you get passed up to someone with an American accent and then play really stupid. E.G. Say that you are !!!!!!/retired, at any stage and create some confusion. "How dare you call me…
Asda Innovation Vote Winners?
Hi All Just seeing if anyone won a £50 voucher from this years vote (1 of 1000) as winners were to be notified by today but I don't recall seeing any on here. Thanks in advance :o
We are a grandmother!
Identical twin granddaughters born this morning! So I may be a tad distracted, and a bit slow responding to merge requests etc. All fine and dandy btw! :j:j
tombola free fivers are back
If you signed up when tombola did the Christmas comps check you acct for free fivers x
Clickbait on MD
Anybody noticed Martin Lewis (Sad Day for Martin Lewis) appearing on W/O and LDP MD Click on it and it mentions some endorsement (revolutionary Home Based opportunity) My question why are these appearing on reputable websites? (lowers the tone) Have mentioned it on the Fake Ads thread.
ITV Winsday
Can anyone please tell me how the Itv winsday comp works? I have 2 tickets and don't know what to do with them
Ticking the Subscribe box or not?
I'm sure this question must've been asked before, but I can't find anything so... Do you think ticking the Subscribe box when entering competitions matters? I never tick it (unless I have to, in order to be able to enter the comp), as I don't want my inbox filled with newsletters and stuff. But I often wonder if you're…
What system do you use to enter competitions?
I have tried the same system for a while but not sure how good it is, I enter searching for the end date for the next day, so I feel like I am not missing out on competitions. Do you think this is a good system? Is anyone willing to share their system? Or what they think works best?
Who has a computer that comps really fast?
Looking to replace my PC roundabout black Friday /tech monday time. My old beast is so slow. Have seen people mention on here they have machines that can easily open 60 or more tabs at once. Mine really struggles with more than 10. So can I ask what anyone, who has a good comping machine has please - whether specific…
Has anyone else had 'Hey we miss you' emails?
I just had one of these from Woman and Home, had 3 similar ones from other mags a couple of weeks ago. 'Hey Julie, we miss you! To welcome you back we have picked out a competition just for you. We hope you like it, Good luck' The thing is I've been logging in and entering the mag dailies every morning as usual. I haven't…

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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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