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Limiting Post Edit Time
One of the things that really annoys me is people who come along, pour their heart out, then proceed to "delete" the thread an hour or so later by editing their post to remove the content, and think they're being clever by doing this. Usually they do this because the follow-up posts aren't what they want to hear. A recent…
TIF group
I am concerned and disappointed that the thread on TIF group (in the Insurance section) has been deleted. The comment from the forum team suggests that MSE has been the subject of a "super-injunction" (a court order that forbids the recipient even to mention the order). I would regard this as a serious abuse of a dubious…
Pleeeeease add formatting to highlight when OP returns to a thread...
It would be hugely helpful if we could see at a glance when the person who started a thread posts a reply to it. Maybe a different colour of background shading on their posts? With the number of replies some posts attract, it can be hard to look through and pick out the replies from the OP. And sometimes they never bother…
Ressurrection of old threads
Is it not possible to lock threads that haven't been posted on for say 4/5 months.
Personally I would just ignore this post.
That was the response I received as a new user to my third post on this site. A nice welcome to MSE ... NOT! I can see those warnings on TrustPilot about this forum are well founded, at least as far as a few posters here are concerned. As I have read, yes this forum is indeed broken :(
Buttons not vanishing
Not important but when I click thanks on a post my thanks comes up below but the button is still there. Takes a second click to get it to vanish. Only been happening for the past few days. Forum is definitely broke like you say!
Never mind
Thought I spotted a problem, but it seems to have stopped. Ignore me. :o
I can post on Debt Free Wanna Be!!
Sorry error in title "I CANNOT post on debt free wanna be" HELP!! I would like to ask for advice on Debt Free Wanna be. But when I click on new thread, I recieve the following message: 'The Grabbit Board is for telling people about top deals and offers. If you are asking and not telling about a top deal then you are in the…
MSE an indepentdent broker?
If I sign up to an energy deal via MSE is my contract with the energy supplier or MSE?
Recall Private Message - possible?
Is it possible to do this, if the message hasn't been read?
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Deleted threads
Why does the title for spam threads or any thread actually still remain as an active thread when your looking at forums.moneysavingexpert.com ? Like this morning the 2 threads for "Apply for a loan today" on the insurance and employment forums are still showing as being active., the threads been deleted so surely what I…
Adding a phrase to posts
Sorry if this isn't the right place and if so, perhaps you can direct me to the right one. How to add a saying or phrase to each post? I see some people have this and would like to have my own but can't see how. I tried quote but that just repeated my previous post and I had to work out how to delete it. Thanks

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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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