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subscribed to a thread
i notice one thread (only one though) that i posted in today has a little tick next to it saying i am subscribed ........ what does this mean. and how did i do it without knowing? DC
Capital B Please Martin
Martin You've fallen for one of the most common mistakes people make when quoting bits and bytes. In your article on broadband suppliers, you are quoting bytes in words. Yet the Mb and Gb you quote are megabits and gigabits. It should read MB and GB Many providers now base their charges on the volume of data used. This is…
MSE search problems (merged)
Today I used the search and noticed a consistent pattern with the other times I've used it - it doesn't come up with anything! I don't use it frequently so I can't remember what I've searched for before but today it was 'payment protection' which is something I thought Martin would have held forth on at some time or other.…
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Next Page, not Last Page
hi i love this site - but quite often end up on the last page, as i keep trying to hit what i think is 'next page' but its not - its 'last page' anyway - it's only what i think... overall the site is great!
This site affects my keyboard.
When I type, sometimes no letters appear then a few appear all at once, when I hold a key down the cursor does not move or if it does it types a row of the particular character and then stops. My keyboard is fine on anything else ie..other sites, e-mails, word documents, messengers etc. .... even my spare keyboard is…
New New Thank You
OK we've made some tweaks which i hope will improve it 1. It now has post count in bold separately as this is most important 2. It now only shows who has said thank you if you want it, so it doesn't disturb the look of threads and it is now less obtrusive 3. There's now an announcement telling people to use it - and as…
New
Do we still need the word "NEW" in front of the board/sub board titles, Health, motoring & public transport,Days out,Local moneysaving,Competition time? In fact do we ever need "NEW" in front of any titles ever? they have gone now:j
Emoticons (smileys)
Don't know if this is just me, but I only get 15 smiley options via the little white face in the top line, and these are apparently 15 of 17. I know it is possible to obtain all 17 but it's a bit long-winded. Was just thinking, now that the Thank You facility is definitely staying, do we really need the "Thanks that's…
Martin's Money Mutterings 23 March 2005
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Help..screen gone all funny again!!!
Eeeek....got screen probs again...(like a couple of weeks ago), all bars gone...just a jumble...is it only me?????
Lost posts (merged)
After the changeover to the new system I lost 300 posts and I contacted the admin guys to ask what to do. They said they would post some info on the site soon. Has this happened? Are we going to get our lost posts back?
Thanks! 'Thank you hack' (merged)
Is there any way of stopping posts that are just 'thank you'? I've just counted 16 posts in a row from one member in the freebies board. The majority of these were just a thank you and no real contribution to the subject. This is very annoying and has had the effect of taking over more than half the front page of this…
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 8:56 PM.
the times on the forum just suddenly changed, yet dont see any admin online :confused: is it the site or me? ive checked my settings and seems ok..
Jamie Oliver School Meals Petition
from Jamie Oliver Thread on Marriage, Relationships and families: Everywhere I go, people are talking about this one, I think 79,000 have signed up so far, I think somewhere more prominent on this site could double that easily, it's such an important issue.
where have the new posts gone?
Dimi? you doing overtime :D
Chat Forum blue link
Would it be possible to have it at the top of the list, save me scrolling down. Please;)
how do i get Private Messages i had
just looked and there is none in my box , i was going to contact a member but cant now as they have all gone?????????????????? weird
Bring back the rainbow and pot of gold!
Ah I thought it was permanent, how your pic changed for a few days. I know you had the leprechan (sp?) outfit on, and knew that wouldnt be staying, but I thought the 'pot of gold' was a nice touch, and when I saw it, I thought it summed up the site pretty much to a T, and just from that one pic, shows what the aim of the…
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Could we have, the Main Site...Chat..etc at the bottom as well as the top of the page? :o

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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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