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DIY Project section?
Been thinking about this for a while. I often visit over another forum that has this sub-forum but it’s mainly focussed on AV / Cinema builds. If the DIY section had a sub-forum where members could post threads about their DIY progress with pictures other members could get ideas, ask questions etc.. A big thread could…
Benefits and Tax Credits forum Sticky
The second post in the work and Benefits forum is a sticky with useful links. Unfortunately it is now very old and many of the links are missing or incorrect. I suggest it may be time for the post to be unstickied and retired. Obviously if someone wants to update it that would be great (but I am not volunteering).
Apostrophes
Hi folks We've done some work on this. Please let us know below if you see any issues in posts made from 21 August onwards. We're closing the previous discussion threads. Thanks for your help! Andrea
The Forums Mods
Based on the threads/posts that have been pulled and on the reasons given, in terms of fairness and their political leanings, have a stab at how you consider them? Left, neutral, right? Fair, unfair? This is not to try and incite a mob rule, just peoples experiences. Possibly in an attempt to manage both our and maybe even…
Dt
There has been a lot of discussion about closed/removed/deleted threads down there on DT, perhaps the time is right for a sticky updating what is/isnt permissible on DT? Even more to the point isn't it about time that MSE had in some forums moderators and not board guides? I'm only echoing the thoughts of some/many regular…
Travel money advice
I wish MSE researchers would update the info on the travel money page more frequently. Having tried two companies which apparently accepted debit cards, I found one only accepted bank transfers and the other was unable to accept a debit card until 1 September 2018. I gave up at this stage. I hope MSE read this post but I…
BST to GMT
Has BST (British Summertime) ended? Are we now back in the days of GMT or has the government decreed that BST is finished? Anyone else noticed that site times seem to randomly switch between BST and GMT - last week, BST and GMT, then back to BST, today, GMT. Preparing for the clocks going back?
Whats the difference between Todays and Recent posts?
Whats the difference between Todays Posts and New posts?
Spam
Post building - been here for a couple of months now - can we PPR please. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2734283
Thanks
I've just discovered that even after a thread has been closed to further posting, you can still Thank someone in the thread. It's like a sort of silent sit-down demonstration, or standing in front of a tank holding out a flower. :)
Is it possible to block certain users?
There's a particular user on this site who is intent on making my experience of using this forum particularly unpleasant by hijacking threads I start with unrelated issues and even to the point of looking back over comments I've made years in the past and then using them against me. Is it possible to block certain users…
Spam Weds 8 Aug
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Log-in absurdities.
This website is driving me mad! It wouldn't recognise my log-in details, so I had to go through the forgot my password rigmarole. Then four times it wouldn!!!8217;t recognise the new password I had been sent!!! So back to square one. It recognised that new password, allowed me to change my password, then wouldn!!!8217;t…
End of tenancy deposit dispute
My daughter has special needs and was living in supported living with 2 friends, during this time her shower backed up due to a blockage, we were informed that this was covered by the landlords insurance. She gave notice to quit some 5/6 months after this. The landlord, despite not requesting any repayments in the interim…
End of tenancy deposit dispute
New User URL
It seems I'm unable to post using URLs or image URLs. I've searched for the message "Sorry as a new user you are not allowed to post with links. This is done to stop spammers clogging up the site. Please edit your message below to continue." but cannot find any guidance as to how 'new user' might be determined. I've…
The Titanic Disaster
Huh??
Am I having a bit of a moment, or has my thread about beggars disappeared? I started it less than an hour ago, and it had about half a dozen replies, none of which were contentious as far as I could see?
Spacing between paragraphs
The forum seems to add additional space between paragraphs in my posts. Here's an example (post no 4) https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5877824/charges-against-property-letting-it If I edit a post I can remove the additional returns and save so that the spacing is correct. I'm using a Windows 10 PC and…

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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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