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"Latest Post" Column Randomly Showing Posts From An Earlier Date
Anyone else getting this ? In View All Boards mode the right hand column of latest posts for each board is randomly showing some as posts from early October when there are later posts. Refresh the forum and it usually fixes the one I have noticed but often changes another one (or more). Very strange.Another odd thing is it…
What does 'Reactions' mean in my Profile?
When I view my Profile I see a box headed Reactions. It looks like this... I know that when I click on the THANKS figure I then see listed all the thanks I have received. I wondered what a PROMOTE was, and how I had managed to score one, so clicked on it to find out. The following screen was presented... I have 'checked…
Email
Is email address public if some one clicks on a profile and if so is it possible how do you make it private.
Emails allegedly from Martin Lewis
Just received two emails to the address used for this forum, both allegedly from 'Martin Lewis'. I binned and deleted them straight away but both were along similar lines, offering advice about investment during these difficult times, and each coming from a non-MSE address (one looked like a fabric warehouse). One had…
Help! I'm lost!
Hi!! I haven't been on here for sooo long but am trying to dip back in again.I tended to live on the Matched Betting "group". Where is it now? I can't find it amongst all the links! Thanks!
Santander Credit Card Amazon voucher
Hi Team just to make you aware that a number of us, I know about 6 people, have had the voucher declined for the Santander offer you show on the site and I think the emails. Initially the company said we had not met the T&C then when we complained we were told it did not track. As we all know with these cash back deals and…
Is there a setting to subscribe to all your own posts?
Is there a setting to subscribe to all your own posts? Not being a regular troll, I never seem to get any responses from MSE forums and now see why
Bookmarks Question
Hi there, I bookmark competition threads and ones to enter daily. I can remember with the old forum, this option was subscriptions and you were able to group them, so I would have "daily comps" and "enter later", that type of thing. Now though, they are all on the one page, which means I may miss something. Isn't there any…
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Is it time to stop encouraging people to buy thing they don't need?
I appreciate the Green Moneysaving tips but one of the main problems of overuse is people buying things they don't need. In 2012, 60% of TVs replaced still worked (Source Obsolescence fact check) Examples from the latest newsletter: Big Boots bundles including £150 No7 £40 Shark cordless vacuum codes £85 GHD hair…
Thread title hover popups
With the previous version of the forum, if you hovered the house over a thread title, it showed a pop-up preview of the text of the post. It made it easy to see whether a post was of interest without having to visit its page. If there a similar feature of the new forum that can be enabled somewhere? Sorry if it's been…
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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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