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Archives for June 2013

Foodie section
We need a foodie part. Not only because it can be used to share money saving tips with food but for also sharing recipes and tips on cooking. Using old fashioned doesn't serve the purpose because like it says 'it's all about the thrift'
Arts and Crafts Board trial?
I've been spending a lot of time on the new gaming board and love it, and it's got me thinking that an arts and crafts version would be nice too. There are the odd threads dotted around dedicated to sewing or knitting/crochet but no where to really have a good talk about what projects we are working on. It would also be…
Any chance of paying MSE for a larger inbox
Hi, I do quite alot of correspondence via the MSE private message system, is there a system where i can make a donation to increase my inbox size. Many thanks
Can't post anything without people jumping down your throat
Is it just me that thinks this? You could post absolutely anything at all and people jump in the thread and start ripping away at you. It seems this is the way every thread turns because people have nothing better to do than pick pick pick. From a full thread I can count on one hand the amount of posts that actually…
Login Problems
Hi, Apologies if this isn't the appropriate section, but it seemed the most relevant to me. My mum is also a user of this forum, and I am posting on her behalf as she is unable to log in herself. Having tried to use her regular password to login, access has been denied, and so she has requested a password reset. Having…
Made a mistake with one my accounts needs to be deleted please?
Hi not sure where to post this long story shot i messed my accounts up and now have two topcat07 and topcat007. could you delete topcat07 please they are both registered under the same email address as it makes it confusing with email notifications, password resets etc would be grateful for any help resolving this thanks
New Travel Money Max Interface
:mad: I have been using the Cheap Travel Money link on a regular basis since it first started and have been so happy with the matter of fact, no nonsense, straight forward way that the information was displayed, until today! I have just tried to do what would have taken me 30 seconds max to do before only to find it is now…
New board needed
Hi, We need a foodie section. That is all.
Blocking Private Msg Contact?
Hi how does one block someone who as sent you a private msg & you have asked them not to send any more? Thx
Having to sign in despite just posting
Anyone else have this problem? It happens quite frequently to me on my ipad . I then get told wrong name/password and used up 5/5 attempts & may have only tried once or twice. I then get locked out for 15 mins and sometimes have to wait until a few hours later when I get on straight away. All cookies are cleared & upto…
Can you enable taptalk for the forum please?
100000+'s of forums support this but unfortunately not you so make the site less intuitive on the phone http://www.tapatalk.com/
Why are people on the benefits forum so up themselves?
Seems it happens on 99% of the threads on here, there is always someone who has to be rude, disparaging, hostile or downright up their own a***s! thought forums like these were meant for help, advice and support, NOT benefit bashing, slating others, and so on!
State pension scandal, UK pensioners bottom of EU league
Newbies on the Comping Board
Any chance newbies could also be banned from starting threads for a set amount of posts on the Comps board? (in addition to not being able to post links). There seems to be a large amount of newbies going on there either spamming, opening multiple threads, asking others to post links to competitions up because they are not…
Am I being fussy?
Wher are the updates from MSE
Before Martin sold his goldmine, I had regular email news letters etc. But since this and repeatly resigning my email etc. still very rare I got anything from MSE. Whats going on, is it me or a breakdown somewhere in the emails. :mad:
New Forum Background
The tiny spots make the monitor look like it's dirty. It's rubbish, can you please put the white back or at least give us the option of restoring it. Very bad idea, it looks very cheap. A much better background would be a type of watermark saying MSE or suchlike.
Advice please: Switched Utilities, no vouchers.
So am I correct in understanding you switched energy provider and then moved house shortly thereafter? If so, I doubt you are entitled to any vouchers, sorry. Othewise, By my calcuations, I think this was about September time you applied? If so this link may help:…
Cant access threads I've posted on
Just get bad request, headed too big or access not allowed.
FAULT – Failure to display some pages of longer threads.
The fault that was last reported January 2012 ( https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3750905 ) has returned. I haven't had reports of it happening for months but it has returned in the last couple of days, especially on page 37 (at 20 posts per page) of https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3443191 It…

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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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