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Archives for October 2013

Badges for 'Money Tips'
This sounds really sulky but I'm not - it's just I was thrilled for one of my Grabbit tips to make it into the weekly email and then a bit disappointed that I didn't get the little badge thing. Are those only for certain types of tips?
No links in new user posts
I just made a post and it wouldn't let me post it because it had a URL in it. Great idea, except the URL was to your own site! I'd suggest you whitelist your own site - it's unlikely anyone is going to be spamming for yourselves after all. :-)
emails to the team
Hello, I'm new to the site and forum, but is it MSE usual practice to not reply or at the very least confirm the receipt of emails sent via the contact us tabs? I have sent two emails (first over a week ago) through the congratulate or complain links to the deals team and have had no response. I can only imagine the number…
ASA rules against MSE
I haven't see any mention of this on the forums: http://www.asa.org.uk/Rulings/Adjudications/2013/9/Moneysavingexpertcom-Ltd/SHP_ADJ_224694.aspx A bit embarassing for MSE... Has there not been any response from Martin or anyone else? Did I just miss it?
Electricity and Gas
LINK TRANSFERRED FROM CHEAP ENERGY CLUB FORUM AS RECOMMENDED BY A MEMBER Quote: Originally Posted by INSPIRED I am having the same problem. I emailed about it yesterday but have not had a response. Also, after posting about the problem on another part of the forum and not receiving any responses, was beginning to think it…
"Jumping" Screen
Hi folks. Nowadays I almost always view MSE on my Nexus 7. When viewing thread lists, to open one up, I touch the screen; recently, when I do that, the screen jumps up very slightly, the effect of which is that it is the thread below the one I actually want to view that opens up. It also happens when I enlarge the screen,…
Posting problems...
When I signed on this morning, I was going to post on the Facebook winners thread. But despite not having posted since yesterday, it told me you need to leave 30 seconds between each post try again in 29 seconds. It still happened even when I'd left it two minutes before I added another post. So I logged off. Thought it…
Thanks MSE for free tickets to Ideal Home Show at Christmas
Just wanted to say thanks to MSE for getting the free tickets to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas. We go to both shows every year and always really enjoy them especially as it is usually always free entry !! Thanks MSE - nice gift !
Search function is still NOT working
the search function is still not working i don't mean searching for a word; try searching your own posts, some posts don't come up in search, you'd need to go to the thread you posted on, to find it
Cluttered Freebies Board.
Hello, Is there a way it would be possible for the freebies board to be uncluttered? It is a very useful board, however, about 75% off the offers are posted are now out of date and expired years ago. I did volunteer to go through the freebies board post by post and moving all the expired items over to the gone board.…
Duplicate post warnings?
Four duplicate post warnings when replying to four other topics. Two test replies to this thread, now deleted, show that it didn't happen here. Main difference is sections and time writing replies, as well as size of replies. Also didn't happen with a short test reply in one of the other sections. It's not impossible that…
Comp Forum Ticks & Crosses Gone & No Way To Reply To Posts
Hello There :j The comp forum ticks & crosses have all gone so you can not tell what you have entered or not. Also there is no way to answer people's posts as the reply button has also gone Thanks :beer: Edit Reply button has just moved not gone but still no ticks & crosses

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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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