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FAO: Moderators
Can you please clean up this site? It has been unbelievably slow the last few days, and it's not my PC because every other site I visit is fine. It's getting very frustrating. Thanks.
red bull
i know lots of people wanted tickets and missed out, lets say you had 4 and was trying to pass them on how would you go about it. ive posted twice now and had thread removed , it would be a waste if 4 tickets got wasted but i dont know how to give them away. ive even PM a mod as a footnote MSE seems to be filling up with…
patents
personal loans for the aged
Establishing a New Header.
There are hundreds of postings about credit and debit card fraud spread all over the Forum. Can I suggest we have a header under Pure Money titled Card Fraud. Vlictims could tell of their experiences and outcomes. Readers would be altered to fraud in their area i.e. the Petrol Staion Scams. Or where their PINs or card…
Curbing trolls and spammers - suggestion.
Suggestion to MSE Admin re trolls and spammers The Admins and I also want to say particularly the members on this site are to be complimented for their active reporting of trolls and spam, but I have a suggestion that I hope could be implemented by the site Admins to curb such activity - specifically the use of PMs by…
HOw do I see my own posts?
okay guys, I might sound dim here (and a bit vain). How do I see my own posts? I saw that I've been thanked 13 times in one post. As I'm new around here, I'd love to see what I was thanked for. Can't for the life of me remember what I wrote 2 months ago.
Anyone else have issues with site slowdown/freezing tonight?
The title pretty much says it all... it seems to be soooo slooooooow at the mo for me... anyone else? Is there an issue at MSE towers? :confused: :D
Leaving MSE for a bit.........
Hi :j I have spent the last little while catching up reading threads on the benefits board and discussion time, and have decided to leave MSE for a while. I know that really no one will sob into their cornflakes, but I am posting this for a reason:p There are genuine people in real need, for whom this site will be a…
Sorry to be dim - what does DH stand for
I know OH stands for other half, but i keep seeing DH. I thought it was a typo at first, then thought it stood for divorced half, now i cant workout what it is, I know i'll kick myself when I hear...
When the thanks system goes bad!
Take a look at the last few posts in this thread, starting at post #5. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=915673
Site freezing????
Hi, is anyone else having trouble with this site???? about every 10 mins or so it will completely freeze for 1-2 minutes. I am pretty sure its not my connection as I can still access other sites as normal. Someone help please as its driving me loopy. Thanks x
bank charges
Since the banks have lost the test case my bank in continuing to take charges. This month they have taken 2 lots off me. I want to know if i can phone the bank and ask them to pay them back into my account
Article About Martin On The Net
Some of the comments posted on THIS SITE seem unfair.
Q & A session
I don't know if this has been asked before but does Martin ever do a Question and Answer session on the forum? I know he's very busy but I'm thinking if he agreed to it, then we could post our questions for him and he could pick out, say the best 10 questions and answer them for us!
Making the Gambling Introductory Offers Forum Private?
Not the 1st time it has been brought up, but just wondering what people think about making this section of the forum private. In light of recent offers and in the past the bookies do not have to search hard to find our comments and experiences about them. Hence, some offers have been pulled or even some people have had…
council tax
Dropped band and backdated payout from 1993: I successfully followed the system and appealed against my council tax banding Telephoned my local Valuation Office as I'd discovered that my neighbour has a lower band then me, yet my flat is exactly the same. They reduced my banding almost six weeks later No council tax to pay…
A Martin cookbook?
I was just wondering, now we're being told how food prices have risen and how we shouldn't throw food away, if Martin would consider bringing out a cookery book? There are brilliant ideas on this forum for using up leftovers and lots of cheap (and healthy) recipes too, so I'd love to see a book incorporating all the…
Pipeline Card - I Got Spammed
When the Pipeline Card website was advertised some time ago I decided to register. I set up a new e-Mail address just for this purpose and no other and registered. I now get 200 Spam e-Mails per month trying to sell all manner of dubious products. At the same time I also set up a new GoogleMail and Hotmail accounts which I…

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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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