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If you’re wondering what I’m talking about then you know how I feel sometimes. Confused! WAIST stands for “why acronyms in subject title” I like to browse these boards on a regular basis but sometimes I have no idea what people are talking about. I spend half the time on google trying to figure out what some of the…
No access via chromebook but can on android
I am unable to gain access to MSE on my chromebook using the username and password that I use on my android phone, why?
Email subject line cause threads to not thread in inbox
When MSE upgraded the forums the emails went from to However this has caused gmail to incorrectly thread the messages. Instead of threading them in order they are grouped by each poster!. This causes lots of clutter and prevents reading any conversations with full context when subscribed. Please can you update the subject…
MSE scam email question.
Could anyone tell me if this is a genuine email address for MSE please? :forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
How to unsubscribe?
Is there a way to unsubscribe from certain threads? I posted one the other day and got my answer quick enough, but it's turned into 6+ pages of people debating and I'm getting bombarded with emails about it. I can't find any settings to unsubscribe from it?
How to get rid of "Body is 9 characters too short" post
DAK how I can delete my quoted answer which just keeps saying * Body is 9 characters too short. I can`t can`t get the curser to type outside the quoted area only inside it. And I can`t post it either. Every time I get the thread up, the post is still there. Is there any way to get rid of it.
Stop the annoying "Get our free Weekly tips email"
The site is becoming very annoying with this popup. Despite setting a popup blocker it still appears every time I access a page in moneysavingexpert.com, click the x to defeat it and it just reappears as soon as you move page. Despite logging in it still appears. Surely there has to be a way for the system to know that you…
Martin lewis Best bonds ??? Were have they gone ???
Used to be section under best saveing rates under bonds These seemed to have disappeared an not returned ??? Curious as to why ?? And can they be put back on ???
Password
Hi Martin, Why a minimum of 12 characters in the MSE password?No other site asks for this, and it is frustrating when a website sets its own rules which differ to other sites. Your '12 character' rule can't be for security, as you do not insist on numbers or special characters, so it seems a bit pointless. Also, I don't…
Gateway Timeouts
I'm getting this message several times a day, sometimes for half an hour at a time. Has been happening for about 3 days "The web server reported a gateway time-out error."
Ask An Expert - Permission Problem
I'm trying to post a question for the upcoming 'Ask An Expert' session on Scams, but when I click the coral button to 'Ask Katie a question', https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/ask-an-expert I'm just getting the following message Permission Problem You don't have permission to do that. Any ideas what's going…
Money moral dilemmas
Does someone have to be a member of the forum to submit a dilemma for consideration by the team?
better ways of dealing with notifications?
I've signed up to get notifications for a number of long running posts and am grateful this is an option. The problem is that I've discovered some of these are very busy so this morning I discovered 133 notifications waiting. Now the vast majority were for 1 or 2 post with a few random ones scattered like pearls amongst…
Locating a recent post
Hi guys A few months ago I set up a thread asking for help with probate. I'd like to go back to said thread and update it. How do i find it please? Thanks, Gary
Disappearing posts
Just a suggestion - could admin indicate when a post has been removed please ?A couple have done a runner very recently by the looks of things.
Can't physically reply on the forum
Currently, when I try to reply to a post, there is a red error message saying the reply is "9 characters too short", but when I increase the text length it still won't let me post and gives the same error message. Infuriating and a complete waste of people's valuable time
No longer receiving email notifications for bookmarked topics
Up until yesterday, I was receiving email notifications for bookmarked topics. Any ideas why this may have stopped?
Trying to post a reply, but the site randomly blocks it.
I am trying to reply to a specific post/thread with some facts and figures which are relevant, however whenever I try I get the below message. There are no links or anything unusual in the post, some comment and figures and it is along a similar line to both posts I have made before and posts by other users. I can post a…
Are there any active forum ambassadors on here or the Banking parts of the forum?
Seems to me that lots of threads are being ruined by certain members not following the forum rules and taking them off piste - often unintentionally but sometimes maliciously. Not just a Christmas Eve thing but a 2022 thing Do we have any ambassadors in these sections who proactively remove / merge posts and remind members…
Official MSE savings thread.
The official MSE "top easy access accounts discussion thread" should be renamed the "chat about anything other than top Easy Access accounts discussion thread". Is there any moderation on here to keep threads on topic and apply forum rules that "derailing.... posting is unacceptable". It is constantly going off topic.

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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
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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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