Thanks, OGF, for your reply.
I’m not too concerned about the slow erosion of the returns.
But that big money pot sitting there, right under the eyes of our Money Managing MPs, makes me nervous!
If my memory is right, it’s not, actually, managed by the Government, it is suggested that it’s all put into some kind of Company (if that’s the right word)…
Yes, I can understand your concerns Ted, this country is not the country it used to be, because it’s basically skint…
Moving 2 Yorkshire could BA Good move.
Its closer to Sunderland.
Where Foxy Pulls the 1 Armed Bandit.
I have been known to pull a few things in my time QeS…
And Sunderland even doing well in the Premier League now 
Doncaster Rovers have not been too shabby in this season so far either…
Concerning the premium bonds…I reckon it’s my turn for the million this month… 
No. But just over £5 on the Euro millions.
Awww come on Foxy.
You can Pull the Sunderland One Armed Bandit.
A tad harder than the 0.1% This month.
Else I will ask my mate Angus, at Kirkbymoorside, to pop round.
Collect your underpants. And Auction Em.
As he tries 2 find. >> Where Yorkshire is.
Nothing for me this month as I surrendered my complete block. A new block issue next month until my next decent win.
This is a fun thread! It’s great to see everyone sharing their experiences with Premium Bonds. It’s a great way to save, even if you don’t win big. The hope of a prize is a nice incentive to keep saving, and a little bit of fun is always good. The most important thing is that we’re all saving for the future!
£25 again this month
Dunno yet…I’ll keep my under garments on for the time being QeS…
It’s sometimes about four or five days before I get an email from them…
The suspense is killing me, but I love it…I’m the bloke who opens his Christmas presents last…
That’s quite true Doctor, and unlike the lottery, you’ve still got your initial investment…
Glad you are enjoying the forum…
Nothing for this month.
A welcome £500 this month .
Well done Mags…
£125 same as last month
Nice one Galty, I’m still waiting for news…
Well done to the winners. I wouldn’t mind £500!
With, nearly, a full set, my winnings, over a rolling twelve months, have not kept up with my bank’s interest.
Haven’t checked, yet, whether the amount invested is losing by the dropping value of the pound.
The last conservative government dropped prize money significantly, just before they left power. I believe there have been 3 cuts in what they predict you should win, % wise, this year. The first in January, the second in April & the third in August. There was also a fairly big reduction last year.
There used be 91 £100,000 prizes, in 2024 that reduced to 85. There were similar reductions in the number of most other prize numbers. However, there are still two £1,000,000 prizes & the number of £25 wins increased by 400.
Premium bonds rely upon luck to produce an estimated 3.6% return. In 2024, the rate was 4.65%. But a high interest bank account could give well over 5% guaranteed. No luck required.
