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Newbie's not allowed to post links
I've just tried to make a thread about a PPC (private parking company) and im seeking advice, but i cant post links (ironically i cant even link that thread) Whats the post limit before being able to post links / is there anyway around it?
MegaShopBot ..... can Pricerunner be included please ?
title says it ! .. think ShopBot is superb , but so is pricerunner.co thanks
Who are moon25.com?
I've noticed that word for word MSE threads are appearing on a site called Moon25.com Are the two sites operated by the same company?
90% off
Southern Rails 90% off what a con. Assuming you can get on the site the price offered is exactly the same as you can get on Trainline. I was quoted £40 for an off peak open return if this is the 90% off price then the full price is £400 for a trip from Barnstaple to Chippenhan??
Finding Posts
I know there must be an easy way, but I cant find my own posts. Will someone point the way please?
Ive seen that some posters have display pictures and I wanted to add my own but how?
Anyone? I'm a bit confused!
Exclusive Eyes, Perfect Glasses and Eye Experts
DO NOT BUT FROM ANY OF THESE COMPANIES (which are all the same owners). Disgusting service, well actually, there wasn't any! Ordered glasses, they took the money, then they said they couldn't supply and to choose some others. I did so and eventually was told they didn't have them either, choose another pair! I cancelled my…
Deleting account
Does anyone know how I can delete my account? I could not find that option anywhere. Thanks!
Search glitch
Can anyone explain this quirk? If I search from "Yesterday plus later" for a new thread, it only appears if the thread was started yesterday - not if the 1st post was today. For example, I check the daily newspaper summary thread for offers, game numbers etc. If I search on "newspaper" in titles only - the latest thread…
When do I stop being a Newbie?
Just curious - when would I be allowed to suggest links to people? I started to day, tried 10 comps already and want to give somthing back!
Layout problems with the annoying new "thread info" block.
Hello. Maybe it's just me, but that annoying and pointless new block above and to the right forcing quotes to have a large chunk of whitespace is irking me. Thought it would have been fixed by now. EDIT: Looks like this in case it's just all my browsers (IE9, FF, Chrome)
The Ignore Function is a bit rubbish
Everyone I punch in it comes up as not in the member's list. So I have to wait until I see them again and go to their user page and do it there. Can't we make it a bit easier?
Most powerful figure in the grocery indstry ... Martin lewis
WOW ... what a huge acolade this is for Martin .. and all the members / users of the site . Congratulations . The Grocer magazine .... absolute bible for all in the grocery industry ... in their Top 100 most powerful figures in the industry ... you may think the top few places would be taken up be Mr Tesco .. Mr Asda ...Mr…
Car Insurance message
Can't discuss this, does the message need to be unlocked.!!!
Loving the new "due to resource issues" on closed threads
"Thread closed due to resource issues" What a terrific path to do down. A nice, handy 'one size fits all' attitude to closing threads. No actual reasons given any more. No courteous explanation that the closure is due to abusive posts, forbidden topics, libellous statements, unfounded allegations or anything like that.…
Site inaccuracies
Is there any way to get incorrect info contained in the weekly email corrected? This week's reply to the question of the week about tax allowances was incorrect and misleading. It is all very well pointing it out on a forum but there should be a fast track way of bringing it to the attention of the administrators so that…
MSE's No advertising promise
:(MSE states that it is free of ads. However, I seem to be continually pestered by a pop-up message that says the current site is trying to open a facebook page. That may not strictly be advertising, but I find it equally (if not more) annoying. Can somebody please explain: a) what it is actually trying to do (and why?) b)…
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where is my newbie sticker
can the chefs at mse towers sort me out a newbie sticker pls so peeps no i am not as clevererer as them ta ps i only have 11 posts thanks misty x
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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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