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Archives for July 2008

Anyone else getting MSE coming up all weird looking??
Started about 10 minutes ago... weird formatting etc... anyone else having this issue? :confused: Not sure this will post but will give it a go... :eek: :D ps. I am using Safari... currently mainly white background with no pictures on the top bar and some very weird formatting...
cycle forum
With rising oil prices and people looking to reduce costs, wouldn't it be a good "moneysaving" topic to have a forum on cycling/commuting, i've recently taken to commuting to work on a bike and I feel fitter and financially better off. Its around 8 miles to my place work and I never thought I could actually manage it, but…
Font Colour - Can I Change It?
There are various posters on here who use coloured font which I am unable to read. Is there anything I can do so that it's all in black/navy please? Someone (not on here) suggested that I do something to my internet settings, but this makes no difference at all.
A&L using Martin's name to sell life insurance?
Hi I just thought I'd make Martin or the MSE team aware that Alliance and Leicester are quoting Martin in order to try and sell life insurance. When I was in the branch this morning there was a poster on the counter with various quotes and one of them was: I'm not sure if they have permission to do this, or even need…
moneysaving cookbook?
does anyone think that would be a good idea? what with the price of gas, electric, groceries and petrol going up people are going to be looking for quick, nourishing and cheap recipes, proceeds could go to charity am not experienced in doing that sort of thing but its bound to be possible
Can we have a Pet moneysaving forum?
Pets can be very expensive to keep depending on the type of pet you have; with insurance now available for pets and sometimes extortionate vet prices; I think it would make sense to have a section for us pet owners. The reason I ask is because I have just got two new puppies; a cocker spaniel pup and an english springer…
Are There Any Posters I Can Put Up At Work Re Mse Pages
I work in a factory of 500 people making pottery, and we all know the credit crunch is biting..so i wondered if there is any legit posters that i can put up on our notice board to help others out.:confused: I have already done a small one myself but its not professional looking.!
Forum keeps timing out today
Not sure why but in the last 20 minutes or so I have been kicked out of the forums about 3 or 4 times. It's when I go to reply to a message and click reply I keep getting a Internet explorer message saying check your connections/have you got the right address/page not found - that sort of thing. I keep trying to refresh -…
Does Martin have....
any official qualifications etc? I mean financial wise?
Empty Planes - MSE opportunity??????
Extracts from The Times today: Britain’s third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing slots, The Times has learnt. Flybe, an Exeter-based airline, has already advertised for actors to fly between Norwich and Dublin to boost passenger numbers.…
Incorrect info on site
There are a couple of high paying regular savings accounts which can be opened in children's names. This means that, if as is usual, your child doesn't earn enough to pay tax, they're tax free (a full explanation of children's account ax is in the Best Child Savings guide). The Halifax's Children's Regular Saver pays 10%…
Nice new links, this way>>>>>
Blue Box with Top Deals >>> nice touch, well done to the design team :D
Air tattoo cancelled - refund rights
A suggestion to improve 'Thanks' system from a newbie
Please note, this is before I even noticed the other thread about the Thanks button. As a relative newbie on this site, I often find it hard to recognise who is a 'troll' especially if they have made lots of posts and have lots of 'thanks.' I thought, would it be possible to ensure that you couldn't thank another user…
Group membership lists on MSE's Public profiles
welshdeedee is not a member of any public groups..................... Is anyone?
Forum RSS not working?
I use the forum RSS feeds from time to time to see the top posts on some forums. I've just noticed that the top posts listed in Firefox seem to be dated 18th June. So they have not been updated since then. For example, for the "Shop but don't drop" forum the top link is entitled "abltsupplies" and the URL is…
Lost Reply/Being logged out
I logged in and made a quick reply to a thread. It was a detailed post and took me some time to compose. When I pressed preview, I was asked to log in again and was then given a totally blank page. I tried back-tracking but the text wasn't refreshed. I have had this problem with re-logging in but this is the first time my…
Do the recent emails show a disturbing trend?
...Might just be me this... I've been receiving the MS email for a few years now, and have always been confident in the integrity of the stuff that is sent out- I still don't doubt it, but does anyone feel that it's getting less 'editorial attention'? I'm thinking about this weeks, for example. The headline reads…
Hi there
Just joined this great forum and from the looks of it its a great place to be to save money. Keep up the good work. From Doug
Boards Not Being Marked As 'Read'
On the Benefits & Tax Credits Board, all the thread are marked as read/having no new posts. Yet on the forums homepage, it's not marked as read. Why?

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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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