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Credit Cards Forum
When I'm looking through the credit cards forum, at the top of the page there's the banner with links to best cashback cards, etc. If I click on the "Quick Links" dropdown to go to my profile ( e.g. to find all posts by me ), then the dropdown is "behind" the banner, i.e. I can't see all of the menu items in the dropdown.…
03 calls call checker and 18185
18185 is charging 3p a minute for calls to 03 numbers. The call cehcker needs to take account of this.
Ebay, Auctions, Car Boot and Jumble Sales board
Hi there. We are doing a car boot sale tomorrow, and I have been looking at the Ebay, Auctions, Car Boot and Jumble Sales board hoping to pick up hints. It seems to me that the board could do with being split up. Ebay issues dominate the board completely and it is quite time consuming trying to find info about the other…
corgi homeplan
Entered into a utilities service/repair contract 20 months ago, Used on 3 occasions to date. Very good customer service and must have saved £100's.
can't post or send pm's using firefox
i guys I hope someone can come up with some suggestions as to what is wrong. I always use ifirefox and can post pm's and post on threads without a problem. But since Thursday last week every pm I send is blank but i get a message that its too short. Every time i try and post on a thread i get the same message. The only way…
Link references in blue
How do you convert a link address to words, like, say, 'look here' in blue? (I know how to do colour, but not how to convert the link address to 'speech'). Ps. I only have an iPad, so if it needs a right-click or some other weird PC thing, I won't be able to do it!
Odd email from MSE
Nothing to do with comping but I only really post in the comping sections. Just had an email from MSE saying somebody has tried to log on as me but failed after 5 attempts. Given I'm already logged on is somebody trying to get on the boards as me? If so why? The email gave an IP address; would I be able to trace who was…
Can't post or send pm's using IE
Hi guys I hope someone can come up with some suggestions as to what is wrong. I always use firefox and can post pm's and post on threads without a problem. But since Thursday last week every pm I send is blank but i get a message that its too short. Every time i try and post on a thread i get the same message. The only way…
The Name Of The Website
Is a little misleading, don't you think? Once upon a time it was appropriate - a bunch of money saving amateurs led by a (self appointed) money saving expert, But[STRIKE] some[/STRIKE] one of us [STRIKE]have[/STRIKE] has moved on. Perhaps a more up to date title might be moneygrabbingbastard.com or compensation4U.com
Cheap energy club email in response to reporting posts?
This afternoon whenever I report a post I get the normal zendesk report ticket back, but I am also getting an email from the Cheap Energy Club. Coming from the forumteam@ address with the same timestamp etc as the report ticket. Seems the ticketing system is getting confused on post reports and is sending those emails out…
Board view - thread titles remain in bold?
EDIT2: ignore this for the time being as the problem seems to be inconsistent. The threads that I looked into change from bold to a normal font. The threads where my post is the last one remain in bold. This started PM yesterday and goes on today. I cleared all 'moneysavingexpert' cookies and logged in again, but this…
Logging out
1) Since joining, I have experienced many instances when spontaneous logging out occurs. It did it again just now. I'm not talking about the logging out that occurs due to inactivity. These spontaneous loggings out occur when I'm actively engaged on the forum, and is annoying! Is there a reason for this! Can it be stopped?…
problem with smilies
I am unable to put any smilies on my posts that show on the right of the form I am filling in now, the beer glasses jumping up and down etc. the only ones I can post are if I do manually like : ) does anyone know how I can post them is there a setting I have turned off? I have gone through everything but still am unable to…
allowing OP to close a thread?
There are innumerable threads when the OP asks a perfectly innocent or legitimate question and very soon a mass bullying session begins as to the OPs motives for opening a thread. 2 that come to mind are the broken ankle thread in the Pets section and the cruise compensation thread in consumer advice. Is it possible for an…
Vax yard sale non delivery
I followed up Martin's advice to purchase quality carpet cleaners through VAX YARD SALE 25 June. I have an order number but no idea if the product advertised exists or when it will leave the supplier. Vax seem unable to tell me when it will leave their "warehouse" let alone be delivered. The website said delivery would be…
PM's not sending?
Any idea why when I try to send a PM it doesn't show in my sent box, so I don't know if it's gone? Is there some kind of setting I need to change?>
Just out of interest ...
... how many posts does a user have to make to reach the various "levels of seniority", e.g. Money Saving Newbie, Serious Money Saving Fan, Deliciously Dedicated Diehard MoneySaving Devotee, etc. ? And what are the varous levels we can aspire to ? :D
NISAs - Some corrections
Hallo, Just been reading your NISA guide. Here is a correction. It is very often cheaper to buy shares (NISA or otherwise) through a proper stockbroker, rather than some "platform". X-O (it stands for "Execution Only") is the very cheapest I can find. It charges a one off flat fee of £5.95 to buy, and £5.95 to sell. There…
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 over 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…
Blocked from access onto MSE on IPAD
Does anyone know why I would get a message now that I have been blocked from the MSE site when accessing on my IPAD? It comes up with a message to contact customer support with an event ID. When I send this email I get an automated email saying individual emails will not be replied to. I know I haven't broken any forum…

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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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