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Defaulting: the impact on your credit score

Learn what defaulting means and how it affects your credit score and future borrowing options. We explain how many points you could lose, and steps you can take if you receive a default notice.

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Autumn Budget 2024: Understanding what its changes mean for you

This year’s autumn budget, Labour’s first in 14 years and delivered by the first ever female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, brings some big news. From wages to family support, the government has introduced changes that could impact day-to-day life. So, here’s a breakdown of the main takeaways—and what they mean for ...

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Cost of Living Payments scam targeting pensioners

There's a new text scam targeting pensioners and their families. We explain the details, and how to avoid it as well as other phishing tactics.

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