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So many messages, need help!
Hi, I'm new hear but just need a little help. When I log on and use 'New Posts' ther are so many. Is there anyway I can tailor this so I just see what I am interested in? Also, and this may be the same thing, how do I subscribe to threads? There is so much information I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Thanks
Defamation Act 2013
Is this site planning on making any changes to the way it interacts with its users as a result of the above Act of Parliament?
Forum Round-Up - 30 December 2013
Hi Everyone, We hope you've had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the new year. For those interested in the stats side of the forum, here are the particulars. Most popular boards Competitions Time retains the top spot with 248,926 view for new threads. The next few most popular boards are: * Marriage,…
Why do I keep getting timed out?
Hi, I have noticed that if I read some forum posts for a few minutes I seem to get timed out automatically and have to re-log in. Is there a way to stop this happening?
Hello friendly forum management people....
I've been a member of this site for 5 years now, and in all that time reading, learning, debating, and posting, less than a tenth of one percent would have been on the parts of the board devoted to traditional 'money saving' topics. Yet this site has helped me to become tens of thousands of pounds better off. Why? Because…
Time Glitch?
hi. it is 11.29 pm on the 27th December but the threads are an hour out ?
Is anyone having problems with the search boxes?
Hi, I went on here for the first time after getting my new phone which is a Sony Experia SP. But, the native browser which is Chrome, and crap anyway, brought the search boxes up but as soon as I started to type, or even as soon as my keypad came up, the search box disappeared. I tried Firefox, and 'Next', the Android…
Poetry thread on DT
Point of fact Andrea, no PPR was discussed.
The Banners Up
A bit late really. Shame it wasn't up yesterday.:(
Front/first page of DFW forum
Hi everyone and Happy Christmas, I hope you are all having a wonderful time :) I was looking at the forum today, as I do every day being a real :money: addict, and have noticed in the last few weeks how busy the front/first page has become with stickies and challenges. At the moment there are 26 topics on the front/first…
Where's Martin's Hat?!
Traditionally Martin (image top left hand corner) is modified according to season (although there was some issue with Google about that erg ago). Yet he was cloaked & fanged for Halloween IIRC. Tonight, when trees are going up at last & stocking stuffed, he's still watching over us, but without a red & white titfer. Dear…
Sticky in "Praise & Vent" section no longer needed.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1602601 and https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1589703 Above threads are stickies in the "Praise and Vent" section. Its over 4 years old and about two companies that no longer exist. Any chance they could be de-stickied? Save scrolling down that little bit…
Energy club cashback not received
I was notified by email on 11 December that my Cheap Energy Club cashback was ready and that I would either receive a cheque or it would be credited to my bank account within a couple of days. By 19 December I still hadn't received anything so I sent an email asking about the whereabouts of the cashback. I still haven't…
Help check this week's email - sneak preview out now!
Evening everyone! Due to Santa's impending arrival our weekly email will be sent early this week - tonight! It's still being checked but if you have five minutes to spare, it would be great if you could check through the final draft and let us know of any glitches, errors, or stuff you like. Thank you! Remember we’re still…
Competitions Time Board
Hi I just want to report that the board is not sorting threads properly. You can't sort by title and ascending. Hope you can help.
Profile pages broken
I click on my username to see threads i've made & get the following... I keep trying & it keeps happening.
Thanks button gone weird
Anyone else? When I click on the Thanks button (just in the last half hour) up pops a box full of gobbledegook coding of some sort, which seems to include the names of those posters who have already thanked the post. I click OK on it and it disappears, but my Thanks is not registered on the post. However if I Refresh…
Any Ideas about this Glitch Please?
Why, when I click on my name to view my profile, do I get a message stating, ('This user has not registered, therefore does not have a Profile to view'). Any Ideas?...I'm logged on OK, so somethings wrong?
Lazy or offensive, personally I think offensive.
MSE, shame on you. It's called Christmas, not Xmas. I don't know anyone who refers to monday as mday. Please go through the whole MSE and change all the errors.
Log in problems?
Has anyone else experienced login problems recently, or is it just me? I don't think my account has been compromised, but just wondered?

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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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