We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Site feedback and Forum Help

Archives for July 2012

What's Happened to Smooth Site Operation?
I've noticed in the last week or so that in accessing the MSE site and especially the forums, I am getting more and more frequent browser lockups and delays while all kinds of addresses are apparently being accessed in the bottom (Firefox) toolbar. Seems to be a vast amount of user tracking going on and no doubt cookies…
Problems with Bravo fly
Hi - has anyone else had major problems with using Bravofly? I booked two flights with them and need to change one of the flights - I have tried unsuccessfully for over two weeks for them to actually change the flight - they have taken ages to answer basic questions, such as could i change the name of the person flying, or…
Why is Martin not donning olympic gear?
Is he allowed due to the olympic advertising rules? He could be a gymnast or cyclist for the first week, then an athlete for the second.
Adding threads to a 'watch list'
Ok so its a bit Ebay-ish in its concept but I've noticed more recently that members here revisit threads to offer ongoing updates,support and guidance-especially it seems when the thread is of a more sensitive nature. Would it be possible to add a 'watch this thread' button where you could annonymously watch a threads…
Time to put another shilling in the meter Martin
Individual posts are showing OK when I click on the threads concerned but nothing is showing in the board or main forum index and the 'new posts' shortcut is running about 20 minutes behind again
help with esa tribunal
this post has been deleted
Google is now tracking your MSE activity
I have noticed today that you are no longer able to post on this site without being tracked by Google. :eek: This is accomplished by scripts being run on your PC from googleapis.com and if you block them from running then, although you can read this site, you cannot post on it. See <this thread> for more info. Martin what…
Googleapps.com
Why can't I post now unless I allow scripts from googleapis.com to run on my PC (not required yesterday). I only receive a message "The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters" no matter how long the post is. Anyone know what's going on?
Do reported threads ever get looked at?
Talking about this one in particular.... https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/54771315#Comment_54771315 It has come down to two website designers essentially offering their services.
Mse App
It would he great if MSE had an app? Anyone else agree?
PM deletion problems
Foe some reason I cannot now delete any pm's from either sent or received. Any ideas for a cure?
Signature Help
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but I need advice about my signature. When I click on the link to edit my signature, the text box is full of open and closed brackets, the colours are all written out in text i.e. Black, Blue etc. It didn't used to look like this - it used to look like my signature does at the end of…
Google Play deal no good
Just received the MSE newsletter with the 1p deals from Google Play. For a start there is no way (I can see) to search for 1p deals and when I did find a 'deal' it showed as 1p in the search listing but when I clicked through it was a much higher price - "Modern Javascript". Would be nice if this worked!
'Discuss this story' forum links wrong
Hi, I get the mse news feed to my reader, and ... read them. At the bottom of the stories, it says 'discuss this story', and I click this link, go to a forum and there's an ongoing discussion about the story (very interesting). But quite a few times, that link just refreshes the news page itself, rather than goes to a…
small quote issue.
i have noticed on a couple of occasions recently in the forum when i have clicked to quote a persons post it hasnt appeared.
MSE Fantasy Football League
I see the Fantasy Premier League is up and running again. Only 4 weeks to kick-off. Hope MSE's having a league this season. I'm hoping to do a lot better this time around.
Help
Have been trying to use forum [pls see 4 previous posts]..... Obviously doing something wrong, idiots guide pleeeease!
Newsletter delay
I have just subscribed to the newsletter e-mail and have received my first one today, Friday 20th July. The newsletter is dated 18th July and the first deal I looked at expired at midnight last night [Thursday]. The e-mail dispatch was timed as 00:23 this morning [Friday]. My first money saving tip would be to introduce…
Problem logging in
Hi I keep getting a log in problem - put in name and password, get the "welcome blossomhill" screen then it goes back to a "register or login" screen - in now aftre many attempts so hope its ok next time too
Weekly email received too late??
Received my weekly email today (Thursday)! Which means I am not able to take advantage of the deal which was available yesterday and only yesterday. It says: Today (Wed) only. 50% off code for jewellery outlet 40-70% off sale. So not a lot of use! Why do I receive it too late??

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

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.

View All

Site feedback and Forum Help

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Site feedback and Forum Help

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free