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Misleading 'CREATE POST' button
Please see this thread and my message to the board guide: Should I ask my mother-in-law to share the money she's made selling my stuff? — MoneySavingExpert Forum "It might have been nice to explain to that new user what he's done wrong. I was about to do that when you closed the thread. This is not the first time someone…
Have your say isn't working
The bottom of most pages have the "Have your say" section, but there's no where to actually comment. Have your say This is an open discussion and the comments do not represent the views of MSE. We want everyone to enjoy using our site but spam, bullying and offensive comments will not be tolerated. Posts may be deleted and…
Main site request - show energy price caps per kwh
I know it's always been policy to funnel people onto fixes so the cap has been merely an illustration, but with the current advice being to consider variable for a bit it'd be really useful to have a more precise comparison figure, as "average use" is well, useless. Be good to know worst case scenario for the next 6…
Click on Promote reaction count -> Something has gone wrong
Per title, if I click on the number for the Promote reaction I get a page with the message "Something has gone wrong.We've run into a problem and are unable to handle this request right now.Please check back in a little while." At URL https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/profile/reactions/jamesd?reaction=promote No issues…
Please delete my forum account delete delete delete you've never had it so bad
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Active boycotting question
The forum rules have this description of active boycotting: "Active boycotting We appreciate emotions can run high should you experience poor service from companies, but we cannot accept active calls to boycott organisations as we are unable to verify the service you received." There are other cases where boycotts may be…
MSE Password leak?
My Microsoft Edge Password Monitor is telling me that my MSE passwords for clubs, forums and the cheap energy club have been leaked. Any sign it's been a general leak from MSE Towers or is it just me? Anyone else had the alert?
Search engine Sort By bug
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search Enter anything (examples could be Motorbike or Cambridgeshire) and click Search. Many results appear. All good. Click on Discussions. Many results appear. All good. In Category, click on Competitions Times, then click Filter. Issue: "No results found" It also happens if you…
Can't change my forum account email..
After entering password to confirm the new email, I get.. Something has gone wrong. We've run into a problem and are unable to handle this request right now. Please check back in a little while. Need to change soon as current one is being discontinued by employer.. Is this temporary problem or something I am doing? tried…
Please delete my forum account delete delete delete delete Donald Trink
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Ignore function
The 'Ignore' function is brilliant for hiding posts from users whose posts I'd rather not read. Unfortunately it does not hide posts that they create - is it possible to include that too? Ta
Thread Started Date
Hi When looking at the forum pages it gives the topic and who posted it on the left then on the right it gives the reply date and who posted that. Often old posts seem to get resurrected as responders don't twig the original post is old. Would it be possible to put the date of the original post in the same section as the…
how do you unsubscribe to threads, on this awful new MSE forum?
I have spent an hour or two going through all settings pages/profile etc. I cant find how to stop getting email alerts to threads I no longer wish to follow. Advice appreciated
I keep being logged out HELP
website keeps refreshing and logging me out. I’m using IPad? I can,t go from one page to the next without having to log in tried resetting IPad, cookies and RAM cleared?

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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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