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Keep getting bad request notice
Not sure if it's just an issue with me - I keep getting bad request notices that say this: Bad Request Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand. Size of a request header field exceeds server limit. Do I need to do something about cookies?
British Gas Green Deal
Hi My son is buying a house built C 1900 which needs Double galzing and Central heating and insulating We have bee advise that BritishGas are starting a Green deal scheme does anyone know any details it would be much appreciated
Another glitch - new posts button
When I click on the new posts button, I get 2 threads showing. Clicking on it again, will give me 4 threads. Something's obviously not right.
Forum down for maintenance from midnight on 16th July 2012
Hi folks, Since introducing the Thanks button several years ago, we’ve had almost 130 million thanks given to our posters by other users. While it’s great to see so much positive feedback, the sheer size of the Thanks record is putting an unnecessary strain on our servers and we need clean out the underlying record to free…
Site suggestions?
Hi, I've just had a back-and-forth debate with an online retailer who refused to refund the original delivery charge when I returned an item, which the distance selling regulations require. I had to point out the law several times, and even when they accepted that, their email was quite disingenuous: "[FONT=&quot]It will…
why is this happening?
when trying to open the daily competitions thread I keed getting an error - anyone know why this is happening ( always from this link & sometimes other threads too ) the remote device or resource will not accept the connection
Some posts from certain people on this fourm are shocking
Dear All, Long time lurker, first time poster. I have signed up just to say how shocking I find a number of posts from people on this forum. It appears from reading a lot of posts here that a high number of people are very vulnerable, have terrible financial difficulties and require help and advice and all they seem to…
Ipad Problems Solved
Just wanted to say I have been having issues with the site in my ipad. The scripting is stripped every few pages and only very basupic html shows. The only way to solve is by clearing cache. This is a pain as I have to do this every third or fourth click. I have now input open DNS on the ipad and not had any issues since.…
Bit confused why posts are being deleted...
Hi, I posted this morning in the Freebies section about a free 6 week trial of Pedigree Joint Care, available through my website. My post was removed and I was banned due to my username being the same as my website name. ( I had registered under my website name to advertise the site here to people.) Seems a bit particular,…
Font changing itself when I view threads?
When I view the main forum page all font's look normal, when I view a forum all still looks normal but when I view a thread the font in the posts changes and the twitter feed font changes too. Also my sig seems to have changed in length, it's got longer, the hearts weren't on top of eachother before. This happens whether I…
confused???
I cant find a link to allow me to start a new thread.. QUIDCO (again) I want to join your discussion, as they have NEVER paid me a single penny either?:mad:
Somethings gone wierd
User CP says last post on Swagbucks challenge thread is 5:09 Last one is camis posting at 5:50 Forum home shows last posts about 5:18pm yet I can guarantee people will still be posting I've cleared cache, logged out and logged in again and still getting same result
Instant email subscription on heavily modified thread
Hi, I've subscribed to the following thread: /showthread.php?t=606589 This gets updated very regularly, and furthermore, posts get deleted very regularly to keep the thread short and to the point. I'd like instant email notifications for that thread, but I think the deletions cause issues with that.. Anyone have any…
'You may not post attachments'?
Why does it say for me: 'You may not post attachments'? And does this mean I can't upload pics onto posts? Thanks, Candy
Could you make a mobile-friendly version of the site/forum
This website http://m.thebigproject.co.uk/ is a mobile portal page which links to mobile-friendly versions of many usueful websites. It's the mobile version of this portal page here http://thebigproject.co.uk/ Which includes links to the MSE website half way down this page http://thebigproject.co.uk/money.htm Could the MSE…
Do the forum team here allow username changes
I know this one varies wildly from forum to forum, with some absolutely prohibiting it and others welcoming name changes with open arms. I have noticed some people here have changed names without making a new profile and was wondering if anyone knows what channels to go through? I don't have anything to hide, quite the…
Skip button?
I dont know about you lot but i start by doing the competitions with good prizes that i really want,then go back and do DVDS ect... but i do regularly come across competitions with prizes that i dont want (or too much effort) so i leave them to other people however i am finding myself re-reading the same competition…
"poll" threads
is it a new thing that you can see who voted for what in the polls ?im sure ive not been able to befor.
Are there no pictures on this site?
Nobody appears to have one of those picture things you usually have at the sides of posts? Or signatures either?
MSE, I disgree
Some general comments. Perhaps a bit of a moan. I appreciate what MSE does however, 1) It's not a loophole :-) 2) Spending money on something that isn't essential to life isn't moneysaving 3) Jimmy Carr pays only 1% tax whereas I pay >22% ...but that contribution has brought more into the economy than I have, both overall…

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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
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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
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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
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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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