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Archives for June 2009

Question Re Attachments
Forgive me if this is a thick question but, I've noticed at the bottom of my page that it says I am not allowed to post attachments. What does this mean exactly? I have posted links to other sites. I presume this is OK. Could someone please explain what this means to me. Ta Scammo
Home insurance comparison - assumptions - flat roof
I am very impressed by this site, but I've had a problem when using the comparison to find new home insurance (both buildings and contents). There were questions about the roof (I think they were was it less than 50% flat, was it made of brick, stone or tile?) to which I answered "no", but when I got a quote from a company…
well done... mods
for doing such a good job with enthusiastic predictability.
Read PM keeps popping back up as new!
No idea where to post this, but I keep being told I have a new pm, but it is one I have already read and replied to! It's popped up three times now in the last couple of hours! What is that all about? Anyone know? :confused:
MSE news service launched today - your thoughts please
Hi folks, We've today fully launched a new daily news service, MSEnews.com. As you'd expect, it'll be full of all the latest MoneySaving news. You can access it via MSEnews.com, via the new ticker and tab we've placed on the MSE homepage, and via an RSS feed. If you have a minute, please have a look at the news section and…
Major New Forum Function Launch! Like-it, Spam, Expired & see things differently
We're pleased to be able to introduce some new features to the forums! They will be available to any users who have been active on the forums for a short while. Hurrah! (Some heavy posters will have already tested them out, though there are minor changes to the new launched version). * Like-it button. Ever read a thread…
Banned words
Why are the following words banned:confused: ? . !!!!!phile fianc!e.
2 Suggestions for site improvements.
Hi, just to list 2 minor suggestions for improving the site. The first is the login screen - when you input incorrect details there is no link to try again - just a "forgot your password page?" . It would be helpful if there was a link to try again or it went back to the original screen with just an error at the top. And…
Would be Helpful To have Date Of Original Post Showing On Post
Normally only use Freebies Board and was going to post on chat thread there but having just discovered this board (!!!) thought would prob. be more useful here. Have often thought that if the date of the original post showed on the left hand side under the post title and the posters name, it would be really useful. Maybe…
Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired
There seems to be an unpleasantly short time period before those tokens expire and reloading, at least for me with Firefox using the refresh button, is not sufficient to clear the problem. Takes copying and pasting the URL into a new window to succeed. Unpleasantly short here means cases where writing a reply may take more…
data update...
a piece of the data in http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/protect/make-money is slightly incorrect, "Listing CDs one-by-one on eBay is likely to get you the most cash, but it'll take you some time" Ebay now has a function where you simply input the EAN code and the sites brings all the CD data thru, it also holds a photo…
Quoting two people in one reply
Hi there, I have been using MSE for a while and have never worked out how to quote two different people in one reply. When I want to respond to two different thread replies I have to create two replies myself with one quote in each. Could someone just tell me how to do this, please? Thank you. P.S. Sorry if this is a…
Can we have a Benefit Bashing Board please?
I know many people seem to think that DT is the place for it as there's so many of them, so can we have a dedicated board for the same playing records please?
FAO MSE Ian
Please could you look into the search facility as you have to wait in between searches before starting another search. A search facility without having to wait would be great! And while I'm at it would you do something about the '10 characters that you need to post' when just doing a short post? Oh, and one more thing the…
Saks free haircut offer? this weeks email
Just rang two salons listed in the promotion.One thought it was just beauty (and they don't do beauty),seemed clueless. The other salon said her Manager had told her it was buy one,get one free. Edit-now sorted out-staff now properly briefed.
Scheduled Forum Downtime: Friday 26 June 23:00 - 12:00
We’re currently going through a period of some neat and nifty updates to the forums, which should make them more user-friendly. Unfortunately, to do this requires the forums to be closed from time to time (though we keep this as rare as possible, and try to pick less busy times if we can). As part of this, the…
New website design maybe?
I'm not exactly complaining here because moneysavingexpert.com does all the legwork for me and I save a lot of money using it. but.... how about getting a webdesigner to re-do your site? It doesn't look as good as it could and honestly gives me a big of a headache with too much going on in lots of bright colours all at…
Bigger Breadcrumb Trail
You'll see at the top of the page the last bit of the new breadcrumb trail is now much bigger. This has been done to help people see the content of their thread more easily and especially for those coming from search engines so they know where they are. Martin
Sign in buttons gone?
HI I just tried to log in and there were no login or password boxes:confused: . Only way I could log in was to try to make a post and it prompted me to sign in. (it did take me a few mins to realise this:o). Hope this helps someone in the same boat! MrsB.
User CP
My user CP button seems to have disappeared :confused: Is it just me, how do I get it back?

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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
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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
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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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