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Archives for December 2015

January 2016 Post of the Month
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Car Insurance quotes
Following MSE recommendations for car insurance quotes, I have been amazed at the number of companies that, with further investigation, are using Sabre Insurance for their quotes. This includes at least 2 banks, and surprisingly Legal & General. Apart from the fact that the premiums differ, even using the same comparison…
Plusnet leaving
PLUSNET -are refusing to hear that I left their service and moved to Virgin on 29th October - they are continuing to send me monthly bills and threatening emails. They are threatening to cut off my service - about which I don’t care as I no longer use it! But the accruing bills are a worry as this will effect my credit…
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Marking threads as read!
I'm sure I've complained about this problem on more than occasion previously, but now it's back again and driving me insane! Threads are not automatically being marked as read, nor being updated with new posts as a result. Logging out and clearing cache has absolutely no effect other than to cause inconvenience when…
Spam - Boxing Day 26/12/15
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Hide post history.
I have trouble with those few specific thick members that spam every thread of mine and accuse me for trolling, supposedly because of my posting history. This is becoming extremely annoying and moderators don't help at all. Ideally I would like to have my posting history hidden. Is there an option for this?
Spam :- Xmas day
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Who Won?
Who won the best cracker joke competition? A prize was offered but the thread was locked with no comment and no winner has been announced that I can see.
Christmas
As Martin Lewis has already decided it's Holiday time are we going to see this place looking a bit more Christmassy?
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MSE please help me - I've been blocked
I've had some computer issues today and I've had to reboot my modem several times. Now I've been blocked from accessing MSE! I've tried the email address on the block message, but it just bounces back as undeliverabe. I've logged in on 4g to post this message. Please can you get me unblocked, I'd be so grAteful! Thanks in…
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WOW factor
I've come to the conclusion that these are utter nonsense. I don't get many notifications, but even those I do get are pointless. 2 days ago I got an email for https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/69747459#Comment_69747459 I don't remember how many of the 4 'thankers' had acknowledged the post at that…
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I have been subscribed to the "Pensions,.. " forum for a while and get the daily email with updates about new posts. I want to subscribe to another forum in the same way and have searched all over to find out how to do it (because it was so long ago that I did before I can't remember!). And can someone at MSE please make…
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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.
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 Payments 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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