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Archives for November 2018

MSE Emails being rejected
(I'm new to the forum so please bear with me if I'm posting on the wrong board!) For several weeks I have not received the weekly MSE email. After investigating this I have now discovered that BT are rejecting MSE emails with a message like the following :- 554 Message rejected on 2018/11/28 10:03:26 GMT, policy (3.2.1.1)…
Money Tips Email
The last two emails: the arrival of each was announced at the top of my phone; when I clicked on the notification, my Samsung email app opens and the email disappears. There's no sign of it anywhere, neither in deleted items or junk. Any ideas?
PPI and financial Ombudsman
I tried to claim for PPI which I had although loan was also secured to my home and I was told that I had not lost financially I had argued that I did not need PPI as well as the loan tied to my home,. I appealed to Ombudsman who supported bank. .What now?
Blocked IP address
For some reason my IP address has been blocked. I've contacted mse via the administration page, but nothing has changed. How do I get it unblocked. This is from last Friday.
Items for sale
Hi I am trying to find somewhere online where there is a price of legislation that exists for items that are “on sale”. I know that a “sale item” has to have been advertised at a higher price for x amount of days but can’t find anywhere my actual question.... My question is How long are retailers allowed to say an item is…
Money skimming apps
Hi Has anyone used the money skimming apps like CHIP or PLUM. If so are they worth looking into Thanks David
Inappropriate language in today's newsletter
I can't believe that Martin feels that it is at all appropriate to begin today's newsletter with the following salvo of inappropriate language: "If stores tweak your spending nipples, and make you buy unplanned things, it's a loss." Please find a more civil & less offensive way of encouraging us to engage with your…
spam 18/11
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outfoxthemarket
Hi, I will close this post.
Glitches logging in and replying to threads.
1) I often encounter the same experience when logging in - I get messages telling me i have entered incorrect user or password and to try again with only x number of 'trys' left. Yet, i'm actually logged in ! Before it dawned on me that i was logged in i'd keep trying and eventually get logged out. Is there something you…
stresssavingexpert.com
No Its not a real domain name I was thinking that we are quite dedicated to for wanting to save money but i was wondering whether saving stress could and should be more valualble to us. For me, if i knew there was better information out there to know what companies treat customers well, and i think thats more than just…
What user data does the MSE system gather?
The question derives from my recent discovery of the depth of user data harvesting of Facebook and Google
So MSE when are you fixing the search function?
Only it's still !!!!!!ed, and there's been no more responses or updates to the thread already posted by One Eye. So if someone could give any sort of update. Or even an acknowledgement that there is still a problem that would be appreciated. Thank you.
Link posting loophole for Newbies
Letting the Forum team know about a loophole in case they already didn't know about it. While new members are not allowed to post links until after a certain time and number of other posts made, there is a loophole that allows them to share youtube links even on their first post. See this thread.
Do we have a sub forum for loyalty cards?
I was wondering whether we have a sub forum to discuss loyalty cards such as nectar, tesco clubcard, asda more etc, and if not why?

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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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