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Archives for January 2017

Thanks Lakshmi7 - Cornwall win
After years and years I have given up all hope of winning a 'proper' holiday so decided to enter for as many weekend breaks as I could. Came home yesterday to find I had won this : 3 night / 4 day break to Hawkes Point in Cornwall from sofa.com :T Bit of a trek for us but we can maybe fit it in with something else :D Big…
I won that's life magazine issue 50
Many thanks folks for your help. i won on the supersearch competition £100. mike
Started this for the first time this year and I've won!
Never entered any competitions before and thought I'd give it a whirl this year. Just won an champagne afternoon tea for 2 :D Really delighted as I work, work, work and never make time to do anything or go anywhere. The other half is really looking forward to it as well so we can actually have some time out xx
Waterstones Voucher
Believe I have Midnighter to thank for a lovely £75 Waterstones voucher mentioning 'his' crossword prowess. Know my two daughters will be very appreciative of getting a 'free book' for their university studies - thank you from them too!
First Win of the year:)
Received a WEM this afternoon from Mumsnet £100 love to shop voucher for giving feedback from a book I won with them just before Christmas Santa's Magic Key :) Lovely Surprise to come home too, thank you to everyone that posts
Thanks JamboDP mags daily win
Thank you JamboDP I've won an overnight couples spa break with treatments, bed, breakfast and dinner, a Just for you hamper and the full range of Primula cheese from your Real People mags daily link. It's a fab prize - thank you https://comps.realpeoplemag.co.uk/competition/Primula_realpeople.php
Is this legit? myoffers?
CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE CAR Hello Dimitri, Congratulations! You have just been nominated to be our possible winner! We are happy to announce you could be the EXCLUSIVE OWNER of one of these cars A1, Leon FR or ONE takes me to this page? youreluckyalso
Thanks Lakshmi Greenparent win
Thank you Lakshmi, I won some lovely hair care products from your post http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/win-the-new-moringa-range-from-herbatint
Nectar Share of a Million Points comp - Thanks to all who helped
The comps: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5584626 wks 1 & 2 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5591967 wk 3 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5595871 wk 4 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5599634 wk 5 Nectar Points added to account: wk1 20/01 - 473 points (answer =…
Thanks mynellie & McLennan/One-Eye
Thanks to mynellie for all the comps she posts. I've won an iPad Mini 2 from a text comp in the Weekly News! :j:D Thanks also to both McLennan or One-Eye for posting comps for an action Bluray bundle (here and here) as this prize turned up this morning, but it doesn't say where it came from! :beer::D
Thanks TickTwo won a Stigu Planner
thanks Ticktwo had an email form Stigu this morning to say ive won a planner from this post https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5585789 Think this will come in really handy in my life!
Thanks Lakshmi7 £50 amazon voucher
Hi - thanks to Lakshmi7 had a WEM to say I have won a £50 amazon voucher on this post: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5578549 Thanks to all who post!
Thank you, Lakshmi7! Two Night Hotel Stay Win
From this post: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5583937 Thank you so much for posting. Having a wee lucky spell at the moment :beer:
Thanks to Mumto2Boys - £1,000 Amazon!!
Thanks so much Mumto2Boys - I've won £1,000 of Amazon vouchers from your post. Thanks so much again :beer::j Over the moon with it, it's as good as cash!!! :T
I won Eisberg Sparkling Wine. FB
Thank you i was one of 10 lucky winners to win a bottle of there new sparkling wine Alcohol free :) Thank you to all posters on the forum.
Can't seem to find the post on here? vacuum cleaner
There was a post to win a shark vacuum cleaner in return for a review, I emailed them, and got an email right back offering one, so thanks to whoever posted as I can't wait to review it Laura x
Thanks TickTwo
I won collagen cream from this post https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5587980 who needs botox when you've got TickTwo :D xx also wilf books box from here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5576784 my girls will be happy ty xx an lost my name book which i got for my daughters birthday…
Nerve Book, Poster, Blu-ray
Just had an unexpected surprise in the post - I've won a Nerve blu-ray with a poster and book, both signed by Dave Franco. There was no note included and I didn't receive a WEM for this, so I don't know which competition I won... there were a few of them last month and I probably entered all of them. :D Thank you to each…
First Win-£100 Amazon voucher.
My first win after a long 12 months+ of comping! Got if from a Yougov prize draw, not from a thread on here but had to post! Makes it all worth while. Thanks guys and keep up the good work :beer:
Snozzle spec holder
Thank you Ticktwo (is it two or too?) I have won a cute snozzle spec holder from here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5587552 This is my first win on my return to comping and one off my list to win everyone at least one Christmas gift this year! :j:j It's the small wins that keep us comping isn't it? :p

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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
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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
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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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