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Google Chrome
Since the latest upgrade , i struggle to navigate the site while using Google Chrome , its fine on other sites but struggles on here. Any ideas ? Or is anyone else having issues ?
Need to change my display/user name
My user name dates from more trusting days. I've stopped using it anywhere now. But this site, like most, doesn't let me change it. Please can someone let me know how to do this? Thank you! Cara
Problems with quotes disrupting paragraph structure
Have the MSE techies made any changes to the quote function in posts. Every time I paste something from another source then highlight it , this places multiple spaces between paragraphs and some of the sentences. I never used to have this problem, and still don't on other BBs. For those who like to quote facts it is very…
How can people be so horrible?
Just wanted to say that people can be very nasty on this site, I asked for some advice a few months ago about my working tax credits and people were so horrible. Some were helpful but others just wanted to drill in to me that I am am wrong for claiming tax credits and they should b taken away as I only work part time. Just…
RSS Feeds
I've always used RSS feeds in Google Reader to view the Money Saving Expert Forums, but previously could view only certain boards that I was interested in, and not every single board. This has now changed and I would absolutely love to be able to go back to seeing only a few select boards. Is this possible?
Deleted Posts
I would like to know why a lot of posts from the thread about GreasyPalm have been deleted? The posts in question pointed out the dodgy nature of Submission Tech and the other sites they run not to mention what Paul Knapp, the man in charge of Submission Tech, can be like. Nothing posted was against this forums rules and…
Dislike Button
I think a dislike button along with the thanks button would be good addon. :)
site doesn't re-calculate?
Just completed the Budget. I filled in first page with items that I later deleted as I discovered they were mentioned later, but when i deleted them from the first page the £total did not seem to reduce?
Happy 9th Birthday MSE
To all the Team and Staff at MSE, nearing a decade of a wonderful job - Dig Deep Martin its drinks all round!!! That's before the team poke you for a Birthday Paysurprise :D :D
Not an official moneysavingexpert post
!!!!!!. Why do I suddenly have to scroll down half a page to read a couple of lines of text in a post? :mad::mad::mad::mad:
"Official MoneySavingExpert Post" on EVERY post?
Is anyone else getting this? I've only just started getting it the last 30 mins or so. Very annoying & the threads no longer flow at all. Is it an option i can turn off?
Sign my online petition requests
I don't know if I have just started to notice these threads or if there has been an upsurge of late but how should we treat them? I take the view that they are a form of forum abuse and if they are posted anywhere but the Referrers board then they should be reported as such. Could someone on the forum team please clarify…
error in money saving tip email 15th Feb
The car insurance article in the moneysaving email contains an issue that is already being debated in the insurance section and a number of us feel is bad advice. Plus, we have had someone already ask questions on this in the insurance section. What about those that dont ask questions and then find themselves worse off?…
Old or new forum? Both poor
When I receive an email with a link to a subscribed thread, it takes me to the appropriate forum but apparently to a random post. There appears to be no way to search for your own or your respondent's posts/threads. A forum search for my user name (even when I am logged in) produces zero hits. There seems to be no way to…
MSE News: 'Bored' social media users turning to MoneySavingExpert.com
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "It is claimed users are looking for sites with 'more purpose', such as MoneySavingExpert.com ..." Read the full story: 'Bored' social media users turning to MoneySavingExpert.com
Saving for a deposit on a house
Hi Not sure if anyone can help, looking to save a deposit on a house with my partner - 10k - 5k each hopefully in a years time. Looking to save £300 - £400 per month. I have been looking at Cash ISA would like easy access Any help would be appreciated Thanks
Strange forum? MSE Cloned???
Any idea what this website is: http://moneysaving.talkwhat.com/list/MnIqYeEmN.html It seems to have stolen some of our threads
making the side bar optional
I don't know if there's been a thread about this, but I wondered if it would be possible to make the side panel over there ----> optional? So that it has a little set of arrows that can make it visible or invisible depending on if you want to see it? It drives me mad when on my phone because as I'm scrolling sometimes it…
Are things a bit erratic here just now? Loading speed/smoothness?
Got a couple of issues with the site tonight. It seems to be a tad erratic with regards to page loading speed. It swings from being ok to quite slow. Also instead of opening smoothly, certain pop up boxes load jerkily as if they are loading line by line but not all at the same speed. I clicked on a member's name for…
free adverts
why is mse giving free adverts to tescos every time i click on new post i see the word tescos .. shouldn't it be censored like a swear word or is martin getting a sneaky back hander. ... naughty boy

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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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