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Archives for February 2005

Signature
I appear to have someone else's signature on my account... seems a bit odd!
Competition board
I spend a lot of time reading the competition boards and this morning notice that foxy seems to have spent most of night bumping up comps as the last date to enter is coming up. would it be possible to ask people to post the closing date in the title of the thread, to save her all this work please? also. a lot of the posts…
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Quick Search When you click Search on any page, this box will appear: Enter the word(s) you would like to search for. If you enter more than one word, only results that contain all of those words will be returned When viewing a forum's index, you have the option of searching just that forum: When viewing a thread, you will…
Missing From Members List
I can not find my name in the alphabetic members list :mad: but I know I exist as I can find myself when searching in the member list for erb. I have noticed that at least one other member does nor appear in the alphabetic list either. Anyone else missing :confused: Any ideas what has happened to me. I don't like feeling…
Board or area for credit scoring discussion?
Hi, there seems to be a lot of posts lately regarding credit scoring: How to make 'score' better How long searches stay on file for? How to improve? Whats bad and whats good? I know Martin did a guide on this, but posts have been appearing in credit cards, loans and debt free. I have made some posts as well, I think I…
Flightchecker Test
The new Flightchecker is now fully functional. We've a few minor tweaks but otherwise it is working. IT'll be launched properly this week - if you want a play and to feedback please do so It is currently at http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/flightchecker_22212 However please don't post this link anywhere else on the site or…
Problem changing text size
I'm having a small problem with changing the size of text. This is Size=2 (default) This is Size=1 This is Size 3 erm...shouldn't Size=1 be smaller than Size=2??????? Is it just me...have I broked somefink? :confused:
Private Messages Receipts
Hi, I have just gone into my PM box and tried to access via "private messages in folders" it says "you have 0 confirmed and 1 unconfirmed private message receipts" but when I click on it I get the following:- derrick, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: * Your user…
deleting posts
I changed my editor settings in CP now I can't delete a post?
What does it mean when thread is bold?
Right, I've been trying to work this out since the upgrade, but I just don't know. Why is it that some post titles are in bold and some are not. First I thought it might be if people are in there reading it, and then I thought maybe it was when I hadn't read a post or if there were new posts in there I hadn't read. But I…
Duplicate postings of email notifications
Whenever I receive an email notification of a new post I seem to be getting duplicate emails for each post. This has only happened today, is this happening to anyone else?
New reputation system
We all now have a new icon under our avatars where members can give each other a rating when they think a post is particularly useful. Like the post count system, there are different levels of reputation according to the number of ratings a member has received. This should give a better idea of the quality of members'…
Stats for MSE gone by?
Wasn't actually sure if I was allowed to post a thread here but as its MSE's second birthday I wondered if there are any stats to hand on a year ago and two years ago? I think it would be interesting to know member numbers, highest user numbers on those dates and most popular posts?
record smashed for most ever on line
Most users ever online was 2658, Today at 9:21 AM. :D well done martin and co:D
expert expats and brits abroad
aka - money savers do it in the sun hello there just reading this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=30188&goto=nextoldest and there are LOADS of questions on the site about relocating abroad, transferring funds abroads, buying property abroad, cars, all sorts is it worth having a brits abroad…
Martin's Money Mutterings 23 February 2005
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Too many stickies
The Credit Card board has too many stickies stuck at the top of it, this gives the impression that the board is stale as you always see the same messages at the top. New messages are relegated further down, less visible, - this hides any real activity. Some stickies will be of no interest to most people ie the TWO Amex…
Martin's Money Mutterings download help
Two basic tips to start with 1. If it doesn't stream? Open up your Windows media player, your real player, or your AOL media player, then use that to open up the the URL (the link to the mutterings). 2. If that doesn't work? Just download the file and then play it from the download. Please do ask questions below and then…
Roses and Hearts - is Martin an incurable romantic?
Valentine's day was over a week ago but Martin is still looking romantic at the top of my screen with hearts and flowers. Does he like his picture so much that he's going to keep it like that permanently? ;) Or, more likely, is there something wrong with my pc?! :o
Testing new format for navigating articles
Hi all, A new format for navigating through the articles on the main site has been developed. In the future, when you click on each particular category, Credit cards, Banking, Mortgages etc... you will get a screen like the one linked to below. So have a look and let us know your feedback by replying to this thread.…

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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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