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Does being self employed affect credit score?

Does being self-employed affect your credit score? Learn how lenders assess credit health and how to improve it.

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Whose Credit Score is Used on a Joint Mortgage?

If you’re looking to buy a home with someone else, you may be wondering how your credit scores will impact your mortgage. Let’s look at the details.

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Can you apply for more than one credit card?

Can you apply for more than one credit card or have multiple credit cards in your name? Here’s what you need to consider.

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How does closing a bank account affect your credit score?

Read on to find out what you should do before closing a bank account and the impact it can have.

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What does APR mean on a credit card?

Learn about annual percentage rate: how it works, the different types, and additional fees to keep in mind.

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Stamp duty changes 2025: How it affects your score

Here’s everything you need to know about the stamp duty changes being introduced in April 2025 and how they could affect you and your credit score.

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Does applying for a credit card affect my credit score?

Learn how credit card applications affect your credit score and what happens during the process.

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What affects your credit score?

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The rising cost of food essentials: how foodflation is stretching UK household budgets

Why food essentials are becoming harder to afford

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How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?

Learn when you can expect a bankruptcy to be removed from your credit report and steps you can take to improve your credit score in the meantime.

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Why don’t I have a credit score? Understanding credit invisibility in the UK

There are steps you can take to start building your credit history.

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The potential changes coming to APR and credit advertising

Learn why the FCA is reviewing whether APRs still work well for consumers, and how it could influence changes to credit advertising.

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