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What 2026 Means for Your Wallet: Money Moves You Should Be Making This Year

  • bymattm
  • Published February 1, 2026
As we settle into 2026, many UK households are feeling a familiar mix of cautious optimism and financial…
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    How To Find Historical Car Finance Agreements For A Mis-Sold Car Finance Claim

    • byCredit Score UK
    • Updated April 6, 2025
    If you’ve been mis-sold a car finance agreement, you’re not alone. Many consumers were unknowingly sold unfair finance…
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      Understanding Mis-sold Car Finance Claims

      • byCredit Score UK
      • Updated April 21, 2025
      A recent investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has uncovered extensive evidence of mis-selling across various types…
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        How Your Credit Score Influences Your Interest Rate

        • byCredit Score UK
        • Updated December 30, 2024
        Your credit score plays a critical role in determining the interest rates you’ll receive when applying for a…
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          Understanding County Court Judgments (CCJs) and Their Impact on Your Credit

          • byCredit Score UK
          • Updated August 7, 2024
          A County Court Judgment (CCJ) can significantly affect your creditworthiness for up to six years, impacting your ability…
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            Understanding the Absence of a Credit Score

            • byCredit Score UK
            • Updated July 17, 2024
            If you find yourself without a credit score, there are several reasons why this might be the case.…
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              5 steps to improve your credit score

              • byCredit Score UK
              • Updated August 17, 2024
                Good credit scores are crucial as they can significantly ease various financial endeavours. Taking a moment to…
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                How Credit Score Changes in 2026 Could Affect Your Borrowing

                • bymattm
                • Published January 27, 2026
                Your credit score plays a huge role in the financial products you can access — from loans and…
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                  How Budgeting Can Improve Your Credit Score in 2026: A Simple Guide for UK Consumers

                  • bymattm
                  • Published November 28, 2025
                  Managing your money well isn’t just about cutting expenses or saving more — it can also have a…
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                    Interest Rates & Inflation: How to Get Your Credit File Ready for the Next Wave of Mortgage Deals

                    • byCredit Score UK
                    • Published September 21, 2025
                    The Bank of England recently announced it is holding the base interest rate at 4%, citing concerns about…
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                      Rising Inflation and Interest Rate Cuts: What It Means for Your Credit Score in 2025

                      • byCredit Score UK
                      • Published August 17, 2025
                      The UK economy is facing another period of uncertainty. Inflation, which had been steadily falling, has recently risen…
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                        Credit Market Trends: What’s Ahead in 2025

                        • byCredit Score UK
                        • Published August 2, 2025
                        As the UK economy continues to adjust to post-pandemic realities, high inflation, and tighter regulations, 2025 is shaping…
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                          Credit Scores & Commuter Towns: What Softening House Prices Mean for Buyers

                          • byCredit Score UK
                          • Published June 12, 2025
                          As the UK property market enters a period of price adjustment, especially in commuter towns, buyers are finding…
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                            How to Protect Yourself from Fraud After a Data Breach

                            • byCredit Score UK
                            • Published May 30, 2025
                            With recent reports of data breaches affecting major online retailers, many people are understandably worried about how their…
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                              Should You Buy Now or Wait? Navigating the 2025 Housing Market as a First-Time Buyer

                              • byCredit Score UK
                              • Published May 27, 2025
                              In 2025, the UK housing market presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities—especially for first-time buyers. With…
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                                How the Bank of England’s May 2025 Rate Cut Impacts Your Credit Score, Mortgage, and Financial Planning

                                • byCredit Score UK
                                • Published May 11, 2025
                                On May 8, 2025, the Bank of England cut its base interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25%, citing…
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                                  Credit Card Ownership on the Rise: Navigating the Pros and Cons

                                  • byCredit Score UK
                                  • Published April 27, 2025
                                  New research has revealed an 8% increase in the number of UK consumers holding credit cards over the…
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                                    🐣 Hunt Down a Better Credit Score This Easter: 5 Surprising ‘Credit Eggs’ to Discover

                                    • byCredit Score UK
                                    • Published April 20, 2025
                                    As Easter rolls around with chocolate bunnies and colourful egg hunts, it’s also a great time to take…
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                                      How to Build Credit from Scratch in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

                                      • byCredit Score UK
                                      • Published April 13, 2025
                                      If you’ve never had a credit card, loan, or any form of borrowing before, you might assume your…
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                                        Navigating Economic Uncertainty: How to Protect and Improve Your Credit Score in Today’s Market

                                        • byCredit Score UK
                                        • Published April 3, 2025
                                        In today’s fast-changing economic landscape, maintaining a strong credit score has never been more important. With rising inflation,…
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                                          Barclays Faces Legal Setbacks Over Car Finance Mis-Selling – Are You Entitled to Compensation?

                                          • byCredit Score UK
                                          • Published March 24, 2025
                                          Barclays has recently encountered significant legal challenges concerning the mis-selling of car finance agreements. A High Court ruling…
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                                            Close Brothers Allocates £165 Million for Car Finance Mis-Selling Compensation – Could You Be Affected?

                                            • byCredit Score UK
                                            • Published March 24, 2025
                                            Close Brothers, a prominent UK lender, has recently set aside £165 million to address potential compensation claims related…
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