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Archives for November 2022

Notifications every time their is anew post on this board
every box on the below list is unticked, is there anything else i can do to stop getting notifications each time a comp is posted? Back to ProfileNotification Preferences General NotificationEmailPopupNotify me when people write on my wall.Notify me when people reply to my wall comments.Notify me when I earn a badge.Notify…
Not received prize?
I entered a competition on GoodHouse Keeping, received an e-mail from DRMI saying that I had won. Dated 16/09/22, I waited for 28 days, but no prize, contacted GoodHouse Keeping. NO response. Tried there Facebook page, No response. Sent a e-mail to DRMI, then received an e-mail, saying they would try to contact GoodHouse…
End 11/11/22 4pm Win £125,000, Absolute, Magic radio etc
Friday - presenter - someone will win £125,000. 1st call - 4 rings gent answers hello, presenter you’ve just won £125,000, gent you are kidding, presenter not kidding, think gent said from Crosshillton, gent desperately trying hard not to swear entering this competition so long never going to win, saw call not going to be…
09/11 SEARCH IS FAULTY - NOW FIXED - 24/11
Reported on Site Feedback https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6401928 Search is ignoring the first post of threads - so it is totally ignoring threads with no replies. Take extra care when posting - Beware of Dupes
We're giving away £120,000 in December - for charity
don't know if this is posted cannot find it on search and it's not a personal prize so put it in chat nominate a charity once by the end of the month for it to be in all 12 daily draws to win 1 of 10 x £1,000 prizes each working day https://movementforgood.com/ 12 Days of Giving is the last phase of our Movement for Good…
USA Powerball
Can anyone advise of a legitimate site(s) where I can have a go on the USA Powerball please? There ar so many and I want to make sure it's a bonafide one - I've found golotter.com?
Checking for wins
I have not comped for about 10 years. I remember somehow checking to see if I had any wins but I cannot remember how. Can someone help me out?
Twitter and Instagram comps. How do you know you have won?
I have just got back to comping after about a 10 year break. I never did Twitter or Instagram before. How do you find out you have a win?
Win from Homes by Carlton but is it a scam
I got a comment on a comp I entered on fb tgat I saw posted on here saying I have won a Fortnum and Mason hamper which would be lovely but it says to register within 24 hours and provided a link but when I went to the link it required credit card details to, it said, pay £1 to sign up for something. I am very reluctant to…
BA win tickets... is it a scam??? Update... YES IT IS!!!
I was forwarded a link by a friend to win 2 round trip tickets on BA for answering somple questions (such as my age range, would I recommend BA to a friend and what I thought of BA, excellent, very good, poor etc). Then there were 9 boxes on screen and I had 3 chances to find a ticket in one of them, which, sure enough I…
Instagram wins
Fairly new to comping and instagram. Is it usual to get a message on insta telling you've won and then diverting you to a different page to register your details? Just wary of walking into a scam
Ignore
is anyone else having problems with this mag? I’m getting an ad obscuring the page no matter what I do. I’m using an iPad. Any help would be appreciated Fixed now
Runs Until Won.
Has anyone ever won on these competitions which are on magazine websites like Prima and What's on TV? I've tried many times to no avail 😂
End 4pm 4/11/22 Win £100,000 Absolute. Magic radio etc
Friday - presenter, someone will win this £100,000. 1st call - 2 rings gent answers hello, presenter you’ve just won £100,000, gent oh wow from think he said Newcastle, presenter listen mate congratulations I know you only entered recently for this so this might be a little bit of a surprise, what are you going to spend…
Posting a competition
I have a competition if found on a website but don't know closing date or how to post it (Removed by Forum Team)
Advents... when do we post them?
Should we start posting the comps in the Advents section, even if they don't start until December or do we wait until the comps are live? I don't usually do Advents, so I'm not very clued-in to the protocol! Thank you!
Wetherspoons Competition postal entry
Hello I've had a look around the postal comp threads and cannot see if the Wetherspoons magazine crossword competition is listed anywhere. Am I looking in the wrong place or is it not posted here. The prize is a £30 gift card. Thanks
Honeybuns tinker Tuesday
Hello, can someone cover Honeybuns and check Godminster today please? I'm out all day. 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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