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Archives for May 2014

Cheap Home Phone Section
Is it possible to update this section as I almost transferred to the Post Office service. The reviews on the page are from Nov 2012. Maybe they provided a good service then but certainly not now. After not receiving a reply to messages sent through their control panel and email, I tried calling them. Anyway, I've now…
Problem expiring comps
Don't know if it's just me, but I'm getting the message: Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired. Please push the back button and reload the previous window. Tried a few times but no joy.
Forum Round-Up 30 May
Hi all, Hope you're enjoying the 4-day week. Here's what's been popular on the Forum in the last 7 days... Most Popular Boards Competitions Time stays at the top with 501,604 views. Marriages was the next most viewed with 107,275. The next few most popular boards (excluding expired boards) are: Mortgages Debt-Free Wannabe…
Stickies have the rules changed again?
Just looking for a bit of clarification really and I know I should probably just search the forum but some of you are so much better at doing that than me. Anyway I thought there was only one sticky allowed per board and that is why all the comping ones have been grouped together. Why does CCC now have three stickies?…
sanction over zealous reporting
Grab the weekly email before the other 9.5 million recipients & let us know glitches
Hi everyone, We're in the final stages of checking tonight's weekly email before it goes out to 9 million people. It would be great if you could have a look and let us know any glitches, errors, or even stuff you like! As a reward you get to see it before it reaches your inbox and hopefully bag the deals early, before the…
Posting photos from an iPad
Is it possible to post photos from an iPad? I have downloaded the Photobucket for iPad app, and have tried using every code option provided on the app, but when I try to post a photo, the preview shows only a little empty box or some letters. The iPad is my only computer. Can I assume I simply cannot post photos, or is…
Customer satisfaction or Cheap
Is the main criterion for a recommendation on MSE 'Cheap'? I subscribe to Which? and while I would admit that they are not as up to date as MSE, they do take into account the service provided and the level of customer satisfaction for any products or services reviewed. MSE seem to recommend companies or products with…
Problem with MSE and iphone
Not just me - see below link and as the problem has only occurred in the last day or two and seems to be a problem mainly/only with MSE we were wondering if someone could look into it. Thank you. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4979869=
Forum Round-Up 23 May
Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a great week. Here's what's been popular on the forum in the last 7 days... Most Popular Boards Competitions Time stays at the top with 609,000 views. In comparison the next most viewed was Marriages with 80,000 The next few most popular boards (excluding expired boards) are: Marriage,…
Site is slow
Can someone in MSE Towers put some money in the meter before the clock off for the weekend?
Why is Money Expert recommending insecure sites?
I have just purchased TomTatos from Thompson & Morgan from your site and only discovered afterwards that their site was not "verified by Visa". Surely this doesn't make sense?
Julian Hodge Bank
Just a note that the - 'Julian Hodge Bank' offers 3% for fixed 5 year Isa, but there's nothing mentioned on it - as this is the highest rate going. Im wondering if this Bank is UK regulated and 'safe' ? But there's no info on this site about this. Apologies if I've missed it, would like your take on it thats all :) Thank…
Grab the weekly email before the other 9.5 million recipients & let us know glitches
Hi everyone, We're in the final stages of checking tonight's weekly email before it goes out to 9 million people. It would be great if you could have a look and let us know any glitches, errors, or even stuff you like! As a reward you get to see it before it reaches your inbox and hopefully bag the deals early, before the…
wOw factor??
In the UK Holidays forum, there are exactly 4 threads with a wow factor )none particularly wow TBH) including one created in the past 24h with a mundane topic and a factor of 83. Do they serve any purpose and are they just easy to cheat? I saw one recently that had been created within 24h selling something and a wOw of 999…
Why can't I discuss the weekly poll?
Anyone else having this problem? I'm logged in, I voted in the weekly poll (on paying the minimum wage) but apparently I don't have enough privilidges to discuss the results of the poll :( df
Links in signatures
Just wondering if you'd consider allowing links in signatures that link to this forum e.g. links that start with http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/..... or http://moneysavingexpert.com/.....
Forum Round-Up Friday 16 May 2014
Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a good week. Here's what's been popular on the forum in the last 7 days for all our fellow stats geeks :) Most Popular Boards Competitions Time stays at the top with 609,000 views. In comparison the next most viewed was Marriages with 80,000 The next few most popular boards (excluding…
What Is Darren's Email Address Please?
Hi, I would like to email Darren MSE Forum Manager to discuss something but when I click on how to contact us it say's his name & role on MSE & click here for his full bio but does not give his email address to contact him, in fact when I click to see his full bio he is not on the list at all. Thank You
omestyle.com Is It Legit???
Hi everyone I hope someone can tell me about this website if it is legit and If I can order, it says that is Australian and I don't know but there are some cheap staff, Have anyone ever used it thanks

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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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