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Archives for March 2005

Big Changes Afoot Today
If you look on the main site right now - you'll see the menus are changing and the new 'everything you every wanted to know about' pages are going up in the left hand menu. Gradually throughout the day all the menu bars are being changed throughout the site :)
How to do links - click here thing
Ok ,a very technical question ! How do you make links by having " click here" where it takes you to the link ? I thought I was clever at just being able to do a normal link but Im feeling hugely inferior now. :o I would be VERY grateful .
Feedback on new articles format
The site's had a massive navigation facelift this week, so each subject has its own page with all the articles, chat forum and comparison links and a newbies guide. It should make MoneySaving much easier. Do check it out. Click reply to discuss
Quoting Posts [Please Ignore for now]
It is very easy to quote a post in your reply. Simply click the Quote icon in the bottom-right of the post you would like to quote: This will open the reply box with the text from the post you want to quote surrounded by 'quote tags': Anything inside thes quote tags ( [ quote ] [ /quote ] ) will be inside a quote box when…
Private Messaging (Guide)
Private Messaging To use the Private Messaging System, you must first check that you have set your PM preferences in your Options Click here and you will find this box halfway down the page: You can then enter the Private Messaging page at any time by clicking the Private Messages link on every page: | Beginner's Guide to…
Another smilie question ...
Can anyone tell me how to get ":)" into my generic smilie list, without having to go into the "extras" list? Thanks.
Buddy / Ignore list Guide
Adding someone to the Buddy / Ignore list You can add someone to your Buddy list or Ignore list by clicking on User CP in the bar near the top of every page: and clicking Buddy / Ignore Lists: Then you will be able to add or remove users from the lists. An alternative way is to click on a user's name when viewing one of…
MSE A-Z Information Thread
This thread contains posts for the MSE A-Z and is no particular order. Please ignore what follows and use the A-Z instead thanks
Unofficial A-Z
INSERT FROM MARTIN: Everything below has been compiled by MoneySaver SRA to try and help new site users. Huge thanks from me for all his hard work :D (and if you're wondering how i did that smilie, you'll find SRA's answer below) _________________________________________________ A Abbreviations on MSE About this Site Abuse…
SITE (mozilla) KEEPS LOGGING ME OUT
Using Mozila, log in, then when I turn a page I am logged out,it`s doing it every time, log back in accepts, turn page logged out doesn`t matter if remember me ticked or not, this hasn`t worked for me anyway since changeover, anyone any ideas how to overcome this?:confused: Is O K on I E
Request - re. returning to board after posting
When you post on a thread, it takes you to the bottom of the relevant thread, but you cannot return from there to the same board to access a different thread (unless I am doing something wrong). The options at the end are "previous thread" or "next thread", but not (e.g.) "return to Old Style". The "back" button takes you…
Creating a Poll (Guide)
It is very easy to create a poll When you create a new thread, you will see the Post a Poll tick-box (1) in the Additional Options area below the reply box: When you click Submit New Thread, the Post a Poll page will appear: If you didn't enter the number of options needed on the previous page, you can change the number…
Jazzy links and pics!?!
I used to be able to do Jazzy Links by doing [urlhttp:// [email="website@co"]website @ co[/email] .uk]click here[/img] and I could put pictures on easy peasy but now it comes up as a link :confused: any ideas?
how do I get smileys in my text??? (merged)
Have been on a thread in money saving oldstyle and asked them about hoe to get smileys in my text. A couple of people gave me advice but I still cannot get any of these symbols to appear where I want to in my text. It does not work if I cut and paste and I can't find them when I go on the post reply section. Any help…
tracing members
This might not be in the right forum,but here goes,i would to trace a posting from a members of this site,how do i search for them,or is it not possable on this site?
Quick Reply
I was having a play with the settings and i discovered a way to turn the 'you have to click to quick reply' off. Now you can quick reply without first clicking!
We Won! Website of the Year Radio 2 (copied from old forum)
Today (26th December 2003). Radio 2's Steve Wright programme announced it's website of the day awards for 2003. Having previously been a winner of the 'website of the day' - to be picked alongside https://www.google.co.uk and https://www.ungoogle.com as one of the three winners of the year is amazing! Hoorah! Yippee. And…
Comic Relief Pledge Discussion area
If you have any questions about the Comic Relief Pledge, or would like to discuss it, please reply here.
Lartin Mewis - Martins New Image (merged)
I love it :D
Martin's Money Mutterings 9 March 2005
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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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