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Aldi boards please comparison and good buys
Could we have a board please on good buys, and comparison aldi brands to brands. Would appreciate, Alot of us are switching to Aldi and I would love recommendations as well and cheaper
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Clickable Links
Why do some links halt on another site than the one they are supposed to go to? The link in post two is supposed to go to Tesco but halts on a page called solutions, after going via tradedoubler https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3935073
Go to first new post
Can anyone here help me with this query? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3923965
Started having really bad lag on MSE
I use IE, and over the past few weeks the website has become incredibly laggy. Almost to the point of running on a 56k modem it takes that long to load. I thought it was this computer, but loading it on the big PC the search box takes a long time to drop - and I get AVG warns me that the page I am looking at high memory…
Deleted post
I made a post in this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3812693 (was post 24, id 51310285) that got quite a lot of 'thanks', regarding 'road tax' and bicycles. It was also linked externally here: http://twitter.com/#!/CTC_Cyclists/status/194405740943900672…
Misskool
I see the thread on HSBC has dissapeared. We have had plenty of threads about jobs and jobs in specific sectors in the past. Certainly there were some very rude responses. Does this mean that when a contributor does not agree with a topic all they have to do is post aggressive responses to get it removed. That is not a…
censorship on mse
Why has the thread ....Sad day for consumer action group been closed ...if you look at the stats this is a very much viewed thread .... THIS STINKS OF CENSORSHIP ....ANSWER PLEASE:mad:
Odeon offer
Business names being used as usernames
How many times do these need to be reported before the MSE "team" do something about it?
how to find my thread
how can i find out if my new thread has been posted...im new on here and also can i get emailed if someone answers it..
Email address list compromised?
Hi there, I received spam email today on the email address I use for MSE - MSE is the only place I use this particular address. Has anyone else had the same? My PCs are all up to date with Anti Virus, Spyware detector, etc. Last time a similar thing happened, it was because a site had been compromised and had its address…
St George's Day
So why isn't MSE Martin decked out for the occasion? Ashamed to be a English? :o
Too Dense
This forum is impossible for me to read. I can't read off VDU's very well and there is way way WAY too much information on screen at once. There are also far too many forums and subforums. Half of them don't need to exist. I have never seen such bad site design as this, you haven't considered how user friendly this is at…
Could there be a section for divorce/separation
Hi im going through a separation and planning to divorce and also have a house jointly owned, and need to sort out the finacial side of things. Ithink a section for this would be great as posts about these issues are sometimes hard to find and seem to be all over the boards. Cheers
Travel Maximiser Tool not updating rates on front screen
For a few weeks now the Travel Money Maximiser tool ( right hand side of front forum screen) has displayed the same rates and has not been changes. When you open up, select your rate and apply the search does return up to date rates however I wondered why the front page was no longer being supported. Anyone at MSE care to…
Skimlinks
Hi Folks, From today, we are turning Skimlinks on for some users in a few of the non-pure money boards. Skimlinks adds tracking to links to some retailers and service providers, then if that click generates revenue from that, this site is paid. The links don’t change the content, or what you see nor track individual data –…
ScreenFreeze When loading
When ever i come to MSE Forum now, its like my entire desktop screen freezes for a few seconds, this never use to happen before. is anyone else having this problem.
Deleting profile?
I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong thread I wasn't sure which to put it in. I was wondering how to delete my profile as I can't seem to find anything. Thank you in advance for any help
Sticky for helping rectify credit report?
Hi, fairly new to the site so hope this thread is in the right place. Is there a sticky (or a thread) anywhere on the forums that gives advice on the best ways to repair/improve a credit report or score. I need to help my partner do this. Many thanks in advance.

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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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