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Archives for October 2020

Main MSE page is out of whack
Using windows 10 and Edge the main MSE page (not the forum) is out of whack. Martin's photo is missing and the wording on the page is all overlapped down the right side. see screenshot
Abbreviated URLs and scams
I see the MSE Facebook page, along with others, is now using abbreviated URLs for links making it impossible to see the full URL before clicking on the link. I understand that this is done to provide yet another means of tracking users, telling the FB page originator how a user reached a specific page. Useful information,…
**NEW SEARCH FAULT**
After nearly 4 weeks living with two existing search faults (which appear to have been ignored)... 1) https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6193775 2) https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6194128 ... a third fault has appeared tonight: 3) Search now totally ignores whether the "search subcategories"…
Please reopen the Debate House Prices and the Economy board
It's not an area of the forum I usually frequent but keeping it shut isn't stopping people from starting threads debating house prices and the economy on other parts of forum.
refund
Dear whomever this may concern,This morning a payment of £29.19 has come out of my account. I have spoken to my bank and they have confirmed that this payment was taken out without my permission. I would like to ask for a refund as I did not consent to this payment.
D.T still closed
D.T has now been closed for four months, a period during which the pandemic has abated then returned, does anyone believe it will ever return or was it really as many suspected an excuse (valid or not) to close it for good? It also has to be said that many other parts of MSE are dying a slow and painful death. There was a…
Weekly email
Just had my weekly email and gmail has flagged it up as dangerous, saying the senders account may have been compromised. Anything changed on here to cause this?
Search facility broken on referral section
Search for any known code from a thread , nothing gets found. Using the search within a thread , not the advanced Search at the top of the page
testing new user
New computer new user
Support phone numbers spam
No discussion board and this is as good a place as any because it's directed at MSE Why do these posts appear ever day cluttering up the boards? It's becoming very annoying and I frequently just leave until they are removed as its impossible to use the forum as there are so many. Dont get why they want or need to post the…
One tablet shared by 2 users
Why can't two users in a family join this site using the same tablet/computer?
Thread Layout Suggestion
When looking at a thread, on page 1 of a long thread the page navigation buttons can be found below the opening post. On all subsequent pages they can be found at the top. I'd like to suggest that the same location (top) is applied for page 1 too. (If the opening post is a long one then you need to scroll quite a way - or…
Auto change
I just used this and chose sse as my new energy supplier. It was only when sse contacted me that I learned a condition of changing was to get a smart meter. I think this should have been flagged before I selected.
MSE Emails
On Friday the 25th of September it was announced that the First Home Fund would be being brought forward from March 2021 to 2nd October (so a week from the announcement). My mortgage advisor was on holiday and we were waiting for him to come back to finalise whatever they do for the FHF and mortgage application (offer was…
Search threads and word spacing..
When I try to search anything on the MSE Flylady Thread for some unknown reason I can only go as far as September 2020, and that's clicking on the 100 threads button... Also if I do this on my phone I keep getting the same search over and over again when I click on show more threads... What has happened to all our old…
Password Constant Reset
Every time i log in, it says a moderator has reset my password. Whats happening?
Petition launched
Hi there, After some discussion I discovered that there were quite a few MSE compers feeling similarly to me about how things have been 'progressing' since the major forum changes, back in February-ish. So yesterday I launched what I hope is a friendly and respectful petition about our issues in Compers Chat Corner. I did…

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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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