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Can I search for new users....
by the date they registered? I know someone created an account today but I have no idea what username they are using. (And no, asking them is not an option) Is it possible?? Thanks.
Email notification?
Hi I don't seem to be able to receive email notification of replies to my questions even though in options it says so? Also how do you find easily your last threads/questions? Appreciate any help, Thx
Header message re: Clocks go forward
Tell me I'm not going mad, the head of the page says clocks go forward at 2am, surely that's 2am Sunday :confused:
Atdmt????
My zone alarm told me that something called ATDMT was associated with this site and it is "not a trusted source" or somesuch. What does this do and why is it on here please? (I blocked it by the way)
Editing signature
What does this mean when editing my signature "BB code size value is too big", what does BB code size value mean??
Thanks for the thanks count
I see we can once again see the posts in which we were thanked. So I'd just like to say, er, thanks!;)
weird private message on mse inbox, anyone else?
I've just had a weird email in my mse inbox, i'm ignoring it but wondered who else had one. Hello am denise by name New to this..i came across your comment and really wana know you more for some thing serious.I'm a sales admin.Live all alone never been married,Also a lover of pets.I believe Love with Life is all Happiness…
Why..........
............doesn't MSE StatsMan have a colour? All other MSE people have a colour 'cept him. Most unfair. :D
Great 'What Terms Don't You Know?' Hunt
What's this about? Do you know your SOA from your VAT, or spend long winter evenings pondering the differences between AER and APR? I want to build a big MoneySaving glossary, containing definitions of terms, abbreviations and MoneySaving slang, as I reckon it would be a useful compendium for newbies and old-timers alike.…
Close MSE Account?
How do I go about closing my account here?
Instant email notification to subscribed threads
I have a problem which has only started over the last few days. I have set my options in User CP to subscribe to threads that I post on and to send instant email notification. Recently I have noticed that I am not always getting the email – sometimes I do but more often than not I don’t. Any ideas as to how to sort this?
Splitting Property Boards?
Please see this thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=805363 where I have asked that the moderators/Martin consider splitting the boards between Buying and Selling and Renting as the issues are different and then the Buying & Selling Boards should be further split as to England & Wales, Scotland,…
Individual post maximum character count?
Pretty soon I'll be posting a 'Getting Started Guide' for the Competitions Time Forum, sanctioned by our BG to help people who are just starting out with their comping addiction :D I have seen others say they had to split their post across a couple of individual posts because they ran out of character space using just one…
who thanked me?!
good to know what life experience I have shared generted 50 thank yous (according to the profile), though how can i see which answer/s were any good- ie, what were the threads that people rated?:confused:
Caps and Colours on the forum
I have seen a few people using coloured lettering , whilst i appreciate the individuality of these things It comes at a cost to people who have colour sensitive eye conditions can these things in sigs be limited it makes it awfully difficult to read.
Signature request.
Hi, I just noticed my signature's been replaced with the following: So I guess I should ask here? It was simply a link to a post in another large thread on this site: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=641303&page=17&highlight=pepsi_max2k#340 purely for easy access for myself (it's taken me a few minutes…
Is there a way to post in columns?
Is there a way to post text in columns or tabular format in the MSE forums? i.e. to line up two columns. On other forums it can be done in a number of ways. Are any of these available on MSE ... or any other that I haven't mentioned? 1. Using a tag like [pre] or <pre> to leave the following text laid out as it is typed in…
Strictly Rural MoneySaving
I like to say that I live soooooo rural that I can hear the sound of duelling banjos.... This brings its own special set of pro & cons specific to living waaaay out in the sticks. Despite my best Search efforts, I can't find a board/thread devoted to Strictly Rural MoneySaving. Obviously I lurk around Old Style as there…
boilermate question
Hi, i'm new to this forum but was told someone might know the answer to my question. I have a new home that has a boilermate in it. We were originally told by the fitters that the bathroom towel heaters run independantly and not via the timer etc on the boiler mate. We were told that to turn them off we had to do it…
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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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