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Spam Wednesday 31st August
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Spam Thursday
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2536208 Fake passports etc 7 posts so far. Posts now gone :D
Competitions forum buttons not working
The buttons on the competition forum thread don't seem to be working for me since last week (tick/cross, expired etc). Using Chrome on OSX with no adblocker/other extensions
SPAM Wednesday 24th August
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Spam Monday 22nd August
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SPAM Sunday 21st August
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MSE Andrea is your Rogue.
Its well know talk of the forum that if your part of MSE Andrea's little group of friends, and someone heaven forbid hurts your feelings, then you can get easy sneaky revenge. All you have to do is PM MSE Andrea, ask her to Yellow card them even if no infraction or rule break has ever occurred or just go all out and ask…
Spam Thursday 18th August
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moneysavingexpertcom - Connection failed. Error 20
Been in France for a number of weeks. For last couple of weeks can't get mse web page. We get the message as shown in this title. Same message on all devices and oss, i.e. PC, Tablet, Phone, W10, Ubuntu, Amazon fire, Android, i Phone, Chrome, I.E Firefox, Chromium. Something has happened for us to lose access. Can however…
Account issues
Hi Ive been having trouble accessing my account when i went to reset my password it came up E-mail address isnt in the data base I've since managed to acess my account & confirm my email is in my profile and the password is correct Ive managed to setup a clone account Daydotz which linked to my original email which i don't…
Prefetching
When I click on p2 of a thread I'm getting an error message about prefetching not allowed - any ideas? Anyone else?
Not loading?
Is it just my computer & phone that does not load the website at all? When I try to go on the main website it just shows a blank page & doesn't load - what am I doing wrong?! Thanks :)
Presentation of the weekly email changed?
The latest weekly email I've received has a format which is so wide that I need to scroll to almost double the page width to read it. Is this a glitch, or a problem with my setup? Last weeks is fine. Having to view it in a browser isn't as easy as reading the (old) email.
Spam Saturday 6th August
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SPAM Thursday 4th August
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50+ Overseas Travel Tips
It's not such a good idea to wear heavy clothing on a flight, in the rarified atmosphere this could make you ill. Don't put anything bulky under your seat, you may not be able to pull out the life jacket from under the seat in an emergency (and you may not be able to easily wear the life jacket on top of heavy clothing).
SPAM Wednesday 3rd August
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Horrible main site new scroll bar
Can we go back to the main site following browser scroll bar choice/behaviour? The new scroll bar is so narrow, made worse by it not grabbing if, as most people do, you just move the mouse to the edge of the screen then try to scroll - you have to stop ON the scroll bar (which is a pain when so narrow).
SPAM Tuesday 2nd August
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Issue with "Companies/Organisations/Journalists with permission to post" thread
In the sticky thread of this board is a thread called "Companies/Organisations/Journalists with permission to post" Lets say someone at MSE (to save their blushes) appears to have edited this thread on 26-07-2016 Now the OP of that post has been cut off in their prime, and the second post starts with "Companies contd."…

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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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