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Archives for October 2011

You haven't put your clocks back!
I'm certain you already know this. But I like to make my mark :rotfl::rotfl:
So that I can avoid using the site for the proper period...
Can you please tell me when you will be putting the Poppy on the site this year. Approximate time/date when it starts and stops will be sufficient.
You haven't put your clock back
It's been fixed, Forget it - no problem, nothing to see, move right along Dave
Would really like an Avatar? Any ideas how?
Hi, I have to come on here on my phone, and it has always said I can't post attachments. Why is this? I can't put an Avatar on. I upload a pic from my phone and the url goes into the box but it won't go any further. I have tried photobucket and Tinypics but my browser won't work on the sites, going wrong all the time. I…
Slow loading
MSE seems to be getting a bit overloaded with sidebar items. These all take time to load. I also notice that the boxed synopsis of a post that appears when you hover over the mean thread header on the forum now takes a long time to vanish.
Email from MSE
I've just had an email saying that someone has replied to a thread I'm subscribed to. I clicked on the link but there's no reply - the last post on the thread was from me in August. When I searched for the members name I got this 'Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms'. Could it be some sort of scam email?
How to access subscribed forums
Hi, Can someone tell me how to access the forums I have subscribed to? I can access my subscibed threads but not forums!
Can't access the Quick! Grabbit forum
For some reason I keep getting an error message ( even though I'm not trying to post ) which says -Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired. Please push the back button and reload the previous window.
How can I disable hover pop-up
When I move my mouse over threads I get a pop-up before I click my mouse, it is really annoying. Can I disable this?
ID Fraud protection loophole article
Hi, I was looking at applying for a Capital one Credit card for ID fraud protection as a means to get it free rather then pay for the service with a credit reference agency after reading money supermarkets article. Capital one dont appear to offer this anymore for new customers from July 2011?! I was just wondering if…
New trick by Spammers
I have recently noticed a sneaky trick by spammers to build up their postcount to a level where they can then post links, it is so simple that its almost impossible to spot. First they pick a thread, any thread on any board with quite a few posts on it already. Then they select someone's post early on that thread and lift…
I ask a genuine question and my thread is closed????
No reason, no explanation??? Why? Another example of user-UNfriendliness? :( :( :(
Where should I post RE E-commerce website cowboys?
Hi, I want to post this on the forum but have no idea where to post this topic? I have been ripped of 3 times now by 3 different e-commerce platform sellers. Can anyone help? There are hundreds of companies doing this & they are getting away with it hand over fist. Is anyone policing this part of the market or any way of…
Deleted post?
Hi, I posted something the other day about a competition but its been deleted. Why is that?
Madam Tussauds
Have tried for about 15 mins looking as to how to post on forum, still not sure so whether this will work or not I dont know.............. :( Cannot find basic "how to post" instructions or anything to click. Anyway................ Im looking for discount for 2 people for Madam Tussauds in London for November. Ive seen…
Broad band for £2 - how?
The banner says "get online for a s little as £2 a month" but doesn't say how and I can't see how this is possible from the deals listed....
Email Alerts
Is there no way to have an email when someone replies to a thread you have started / contributed to? Thanks in advance, :j
Browser back button
I am using XP pro and IE8 and this morning on MSE only the browser back button is not working first time every time. I have tried logged both in and out (it happens with both) and also multiple other websites but it is only on MSE that it happens. It takes 2 clicks on the back button most times to get it to go back to the…
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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
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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 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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