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Wife wants to join the forum
Can you tell me if your partner is allowed to join the forum. or is it 1 account per household?
Avatar troubles
Is anyone else having avatar trouble? I'm using the new forum on my iPhone- my avatar comes up on my profile page, but not with my posts. Can seem to see other users avatars fine... Is it me?!!
MSE email
is there anyway of getting it earlier in the week. it came today with a greta offer for lastminute but only valid until 2359 on wednesday- my email telling me about it arrived at 2358. Thanks a lot!
I can't log out
I logged in 4 days ago with no problem. Been trying everyday to log out but nothing happens.
mods or guides?
first of all this is not a criticism of the work board guides do,more about what they aren't allowed to do we have seen recently more and more people ppr'd and more threads closed down a moderator could be more proactive,would see more of whats going on/wrong and nip it in the bud i'm sure people would be happy to…
needs doing up a bit
mse is becoming stale,too many good posters have been ppr'd,forums like grabbit are fading away mse you need to look at the forums do away with some,bring new ones in,familiarity breeds comptent and all that
Why do the Top Deals on the right of the forum never take you where they say they wil
This has happened more than once. I clicked on 16 Easyjet tricks, and get taken to "Check your mortgage now" and no page on easyjet to be found....
Finding old posts in new forum
I greatly regret having clicked the option to try the new forum, because it is bad, too many things do not work. I followed the instructions for getting back to the old format many times. They are one of the things that do not work. :( Or they didn't - it seems even the option of wasting time trying has now been removed.…
Post of the Month July 2015
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…
"Find more posts" - can't click through to a post, only to first page of thread
When looking at the posting history of a forum member (via their profile), I get a list of posts but can't click through to a specific post. Only the thread title is click-able, linking to the first page of the thread. Threads are often many pages long, so scanning through to find the post is not really an option. In the…
Top Moneysaving emoji fixed
I noticed the Top Moneysaving emoji has not been cutout on frame 4 and 8 so i decided to fix it. Edit replaced link with embedded image:
New typeface
There's seems to be a subtly different typeface throughout the forum this afternoon. It's still a bland, sanserif job, and still claims to be 'Verdana 2' when you go to reply or post, but the text in the posts, the usernames and even the forum jump lists are all just slightly different in appearance. Has there been some…
IP Address blocked
Hi When I try and access the forum through WiFi I get the following message: Sorry. The administrator has banned your IP address. To contact the administrator click herehere Please help. I can access it using my mobile data.
Has everyone deflected to HKUD?
I remember a time when grabbit was so full of deals, blink and you'd miss it....nowadays I see 2 or 3 deals listed a day....I know I now tend to look on HKUD more than here....:sad:
Cannot 'Thank' Posts over 1 year old
We've just noticed that the 'Thanks' button does not appear on posts over one year old. I've just tested this on the TTC thread on the Families board - I cannot thank the post that is 16/07/2014 6pm, but can still thank the post that is 16/07/2014 9:30pm. Is this a new policy, MSE?
Subboard for power of attorney and care questions?
A relative has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and we are trying to work out what to do with LPAs, care fees, looking ahead to funding a care home. There are some threads on the Marriage etc board, but I wondered if it would be possible to have a separate sub-board to bring everything into one place. I think it's a…
Amazon Discount Finder problem
For some reason the Amazon Discount Finder is not populating the Department and Sub Category fields. Without them the finder tool is useless. Oh, and by the way MSE - after months of not being able to login since you changed to the new look forum (and you ignored all my emails about it!!) I have finally managed to change…
New Forum design can't zoom in
Using an IPad I can't zoom in on the small text in the new forum like I used to be able to on the old forum. Such a strain on my eyes now. Also I can't find a way of viewing new posts. Any ideas?
Unresponsive links
Is anyone else having problems getting links to work properly on an iPad? I find I keep having to touch everything several times before the site actually responds. It's only MSE site this is happening to, so it's not a problem with my iPad.
Breadcrumb missing final level on sub-boards
The breadcrumb trail doesn't include sub-boards - really annoying when I'm reading threads on the Pets and Pet Care board. Once on a specific thread page, eg: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5285411 The breadcrumb only has: Main site > Forums > Household & Travel > Marriage, Relationships & Families > ...…

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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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