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Gleam: Your Entries/Total Entries
Apologies if this has been asked and answered before. I used to enter Gleam comps but then stopped bothering. One of the reasons why I stopped was that I was a bit confused by the fact that my entries never seemed to be added on to the 'total entries' number, e.g. if total entries was 700, even if I clocked up 11 entries…
Yahoo Mail
my yahoo mail is not working,is anyone else having problems
Mag dailies playing up
Whenever I click the share on facebook thing, the blue box comes up and immedietly starts shrinking, if you don't click on post now quickly enough it gets too narrow to click on. Also Marie claire seems to be unbelievably slow to respond. anyone else finding this?
Seeking recent comp
Hi All, I'm trying to find a competition I saw here within the last month or so, but I'm not having any luck and I was hoping someone could help. It was an 'effort' competition where the winner would get something like £10,000 worth of help towards developing a brand for their small business. It was of no interest to me at…
Twitter competitions where you @ someone in the comments
Hi I don't know anyone else who comps regularly who also uses Twitter so when it gets to these types I never have anyone to tag as a matter of course (I usually just use my main account that is competition free). Is there anyone else who similarly needs someone to tag for these kind of things and we can do a swap…
Im back after a six month break
So I comped religiously for years, it got to March and I hadn't won anything for over a year, so I closed the laptop and took off 6 months, have things changed for people? is it still as difficult as ever to win? I watch these 'unboxing' videos on youtube and even the serious compers aren't winning anything amazing any…
Legitimate win?
I’ve received a message on iMessage saying I’ve won a VIP gift card from Ticketmaster UK. I can only put numbers in the postcode and it’s asking for £1 shipping cost because of new marketing laws in the UK. What do you think, is this legitimate? Should I enter my card details?
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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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