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MSE forums have changed!
RANT WARNING. I have been a fan of MSE for many years now and I was always impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable responses I have received. Recently I came back here to seek a little advice about money matters and so I asked away. All I got back was sarcastic, judgmental and generally unhelpful bilge! I know the…
GMT - BST change
Just a quick heads up. I seem to have times still rendered in GMT before I log in.
Ryanair Newsletter?
Hi, Is anyone else having problems clicking the Ryanair 20 tips that was in Martins newsletter? Also cannot click it from the site :(
I'm off! And a new addition...
Hi everyone! Just a quick one to let you know that I'll be moving on from MSE from Thursday. I know we don't normally announce staff coming and going but as I'm around the forum lots, I thought it would be weird if I just disappeared! The good news is that we're getting a new Forum and Community manager starting next week.…
Visa, Mastercard & Amex Chargeback article - misleading information
What is chargeback? ... ...chargeback works on all the cards below The wrong bit is in the picture: "Credit Cards - under £100 only" And the misleading text implies that for £100+ amount S75 claim must be used. The fact is that for chargeback CCs are no different from debit cards and, hence, there is no any limits except…
ip banned
Been a member for years but today went to sign in and found my ip banned. Has this happened anyone else? Checked ip address and shows am in Rosyth but am not am in Harthill weird? Had to sign in under different name and works sometimes have to reboot router every now and again. All other sites are fine
Spam needs squashing
On this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/70314755#Comment_70314755 and this one https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4604231 by the same poster.
Question about appropriate place for thread
Where should I put a thread about renewing Amazon Prime & possibly discounted prime if I let it expire then sign up again after a week or so?
Loan Eligibility Calculator: More than 2 addresses
Hi, I was trying to use the loans eligibility calculator and I was able to put in my current address and my previous address, but then there didn't seem to be any way to put in a third. My current and previous address only add up to 17 months, so I think I need to put in the one before that for it to work properly. I ran…
notification when quoted?
Hi, New user here. :beer: How do I receive notifications when I have been quoted in a thread? Or do I have to subscribe to the thread and be spammed every time someone posts in it? Thanks
Incorrect Article
The following article was referenced from Reddit and imho is incorrect. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/send-money-wrong-account You state if the bank does not recover the funds you can go to small claims but how are you going to do that as they bank cannot give you the recipients details (name and address) to…
duplicated MSE emails
I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to let someone at MSE know that for some reason I am now receiving two identical emails every week, I only need one. Could someone in the mail room have a look at this?:beer: ps. But don't mess up and stop my essential read every week. :T
Kitchen fitters
How about just banning the use of the word "kitchen" in post titles? Would save a hell of a lot of spam posted every morning.
Sentinel claims before 2005
Further to MSE's article on reclaiming SENTINEL card protection pre-2005 - do ring their offices. They were able to locate my details on the database, including my policy number and dates of scheme. I took this out through a credit card company so the very nice chap at Sentinel said he would send all my details to said…
March 2016 Post of the Month
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…
How do I log out from the mobile web site?
How do I log out from the mobile web site? And as the person that uses the internet more than anyone else on the planet why do I need to ask this question?
Embedding YouTube vids
I just got blocked from embedding a YouTube video, but there are loads on the music thread. How are they getting round it?
National/Saint days
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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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