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Thank You
A "Thank You" to the forum team who have recently helped me regain access to my forum account that I had lost for an unknown reason. Thank you, forum team for your help. Reading other posts, you get a lot of stick sometimes, but you have helped me. :)
Ignore List?
Are people on your Ignore List, blocked from PM-ing you?
Please can we invite an FCA representative for Q&A
MSE used to invite people on to answer forum questions. Any chance we could revive that? Over on Savings and Investments we have been discussing a number of loopholes in the regulations which are resulting in unscrupulous firms scamming money off naive investors. It would be great to put them to the FCA and see if anything…
Is there a way to change user name?
I've looked under User CP and can't see an option to change user name. Any tips?
Banned by MSE
My home IP address has been BANNED by MSE No reason given - just a message "Sorry. The administrator has banned your IP address" whenever I try to access (even READ !) any posting ! I have emailed "MSE Support" - but why has this happened I am posting this via VPN - Which proves that it is not an account related issue ! I…
Appearance.
Sorry to bring this up and I'm a bit too lazy to trawl threads to find the solution. Especially after setting everything up again on this laptop! I've had to reset my computer and as a result lost the Firefox add on with which it was possible to fill the screen rather than a third of it with this silly layout. I'm sure it…
Is there any danger of fixing the EDIT and QUOTE buttons in the mobile interface?
Is there any danger of fixing the EDIT and QUOTE buttons in the mobile interface? They have never worked and this interface is about 3 years now
How do I post
Hi I'm new to this how do you post something?
struggling with the layout.
Hi is there any way to change skin colour of the forum? Edit: Found how to change over the skin layout from youtube now.
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MSE News
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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