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Can't stay 'signed in'
All of a sudden I cannot remained signed into the site, I obviously have ticked the box to remain logged in, but as soon as I navigate away from the site, I am logged out. Very strange as this has never happened before. Any ideas as to why this is happening please?
Shortcut suggestion for "ignore feature".
Is it possible the MSE team could consider including an ignore feature within the list of options you get when you click on a username? This idea came about after advising a new member how to use the ignore feature, it dawned on me that having to access your user profile to set up an ignore can be quite cumbersome, whereas…
Has something happened to the layout?
I cannot see the "new posts" icon, so have to go to the full forum view. Is it me or is it the site?
NatWest targetting review sites with lawyers
Martin, You'd better be careful with reviews of NatWest on your site. They've set lawyers on to a student info site for posting this page reviewing NatWest's student account: http://www.118student.co.uk/bank-accounts/natwest.html The Reg's article about it .. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/27/natwest_law_pah/ It…
mobile version of this site?
I often read this site from my phone, and was thinking it would be nice if there was a mobile version of this site, especially the forums. Any plans on doing this?
Did the site rollback, to an old backup?
Is it just me ... or has a lot of stuff disappeared? The site went down for me briefly about 10-15 minutes ago, and since I've been back there've been some really old things on the first page.... so, is it just me?
Moving & Merging threads/topics.A Rant.
In reply to having another of my posts moved to an even longer thread,do the 'board guides realise how annoying it is getting when all your posts get moved!? It might keep them all together but it's bloody annoying wading thru threads to find replies to your own posts!!!!:mad:That's if you can find them at all! I'm sure…
Text colour in posts
Is there a setting so that when I rad posts, the text is all in black? Some people use red text and it hurts my eyes a lot.
vBulletin software flaw
Hi, seen this?? :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10714192
Can i change my name here?
Just wondering if i can change my name from Dylanlewis2000?
How do you Ignore someone?
I have never had cause to "ignore" anyone before but have just received an abusive pm from some ignorant person. Ive clicked to add them to my ignore list and it autofills in their name. Yet when I click OK it says the user isn't on the database, despite their little green light being on to show they're online. Ive tried…
Weekly email on blackberry full of html tags
Hi there, The email that gets sent every week does not display properly on my blackberry 9700 - it comes through as HTML code. Can someone let me know: 1) If there are any settings on the blackberry I can change to make it work (other HTML emails come through fine) 2) How I can communicate with the MSE staff to let them…
Sorry
really new at doing this...how do i ask for help about car parking fees and baliffs x
Forum not updating
I'm finding the forum very unpredictable at present. I've marked some boards 'read' three or four times this evening, but every time I return to the site they are unread again so I can't operate 'go to first unread post'. It's been operating fine for a few days before today. Is it just me?
Deleting of Posts
Hi, I went to my profile this morning and looked at all the threads I had started as I wanted to update on. I noticed that a thread of mine, 'Cheap Perfumes & Aftershaves' has been deleted - can someone confirm why? People, Im assuming from the thanks, found this post helpful. Yet a few days later it has been removed.…
New forum for scams?
I think it would be a good idea if there were a specific forum to report and discuss scams. At the moment, people use a number of different areas. It might be more useful if all this info were in one place.
Money Saving Expert.com (Wins Silver Award)
Im a subscriber to "webuser" & in the latest edition "issue 244" on page 33 they have gave "MSE" silver it was for the best freebie websites gold went to "magic freebies.com bronze went to freestuff.co.uk
How about an iPhone app from MSE?
I think there'd be a call for one... A mixture of RSS newsfeed type thing, latest deals and offers and maybe even alerts for short-term offers or at short notice. How's about it?:D
Newby - How to get about on this forum
Hi all I have just started on here a couple of days back and yes have done a few posts but l find it takes me ages to find things.:eek: Firstly everytime l get into the forum and go to the diarys's l have to search through the pages in the hope of finding the thread if no post has been added to them, as they move down - is…
List of Board Guides
Am I missing something? I just had a look at the list of board guides http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showgroups.php and the list seemed to be repeated - with the second list devoid of the individual board information. Is there a reason for this?

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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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