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Archives for January 2015

How can I get post content in email notification?
Every time I get an email notification for a new post in a thread I'm subscribed to, I only get a link to the post or a link to unsubscribe, but I don't get the actual post, as usual in other forum. Is it standard behaviour or is there any settings I should change?
Credit File not beig pick up by MSE or other money comparison sites
Hello, ERROR : Credit file is unavailable Money Saving Expert soft checkers are not picking up my credit file. I am registered with Experian but they can't tell me why. I can't apply for any loans as it seems I'm invisible - My credit score is high. I am on electoral role but experian have not updated it yet. MY credit…
MSE Blog: Top 10 Team Blogs of 2014
"As we’re coming towards the end of January (and hopefully one step closer to some warmer weather!), I thought now would be a good time to publish our top 10 team blogs of 2014..." Read MSE Helen's full blog: Top 10 Team Blogs of 2014 Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you…
mse callchecker incorrect
bt calls to landlines weekday after 7pm, 1.05p/min or 9.58p/min? Big difference.
Slower Than A Slow Thing On Slow Day
Or is it just me ?
Help !!
Hi I have tried to switch energy suppliers via the energy club ( a possible £418 saving !!) but the application section will not accept my sort code for my bank account?? I have tried many different ways of entering the numbers, all together, with a space, with a- etc etc but nothing works. Can some one help me please?
Why is there no mse guide about care home fees?
As a family we are currently going through the procedure of having my Grandmother go into a care home due to dementia. My parents saw a care home they would have loved my Grandmother to go into, but then they found it wasn't going to be possible because the home charged '3rd party top up fees'. We'd never heard that phrase…
Obscured non working "mobile version" link behind Martin
In Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and several other webkit and gecko based browsers. Example.
Replying to a post opens massive frames and impossible to reply
This has happened to me on Explorer and Chrome, only noticed since today though.
January Post of the Month - Nominate the post you found the most useful/helpful
What's it about? Post of the Month is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the useful, MoneySaving posts you've read on the Forum that you think deserve recognition. The best will get our special Post of the Month badge from MSE Badger! Who's MSE Badger and what's it about? You may have seen some of MSE Badger's badges on…
Software used for this forum?
Hi All, 1st time poster here so I hope someone can answer my question. I am hoping to release a website which will predominantly be a forum where users will discuss a certain subject (Nothing to do with moneysavingexpert I hasten to add :) ). I know this is a long shot but I'm just wondering what software is used to create…
Hotel Rewards
The tips for cheap hotels on the site are really helpful, however I'm sure that there are other people like me that travel quite extensively with their job. When travelling on business, I'm not particularly worried about finding the cheapest price as I'm not paying. However, I would like to know about which hotel chains…
Newbie Link Posting Ban
Hi there! I joined the MSE Board in the past few days to ask some questions about the work done on my new fireplace. I've had some great help so far, but I've been asked to post some pictures so the actual cracks can be seen. However, as a Newbie I can't post links, including the links to the pictures. I understand why the…
No Spam Button
Yesterday I found a spam post in the Sports and Fitness MoneySaving Board but unfortunately there was no Spam button to click so I "reported" the post instead. I have since noticed that none of the posts on that board have Spam buttons. Is there any reason for this? It means we lose the collective power of the forum to…
Top cashback 10 years birthday
Just clicked and purchased with top cashback and it has told me how much cash back i will have. Only it has not added on the extra 10% bonus that they have for their 10yrs birthday. Will this be added on when my purchase has been approved, as it is only on this weekend.
2pages at a time
Is there any specific reason why I can only see 2 pages at a time? I cannot go directly to page 7 I have to click and click until it gets to 7 or 8 or 9. Anyone else? Please let me know. Tia UPDATE: A whole thread has open up with added comments.
Weekly email
Hi The weekly email from MSE seems to have changed, the List of topics on the top left no longer link to the detail information further down the email. Is this is a planned change to the email format?
Should posters include a disclaimer and verification?
I notice articles from quality publications such as The Conversation often have disclaimers. In view of the large number of people on this forum which must have connections with the financial industry, would it also be a good idea for posters on MSE? perhaps an exception would have to be made for collective investment…
shopping area of forum
can someone tell me the difference between the "shop but don't drop" and the "i wanna buy it or do it" areas. i don't use the shopping areas very much cos, tbh, i never know where to put a thread.
Quote button not working properly
Clicking the quote button doesn't include that post in the quote, although it will include previous multi-quote posts that have been selected. Is this related to whatever the change has been that tells you about quotes from other threads?

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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
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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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
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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
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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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