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Experian shakes up how it calculates credit scores: what it means

Experian has shaken up the way it calculates people's credit scores meaning many suddenly dropped or increased

20 November 2015

Water bills to be added to credit reports

Paying water bills on time could help you get a credit card or mortgage, as Yorkshire Water accounts will be tracked

18 February 2013

Missed rent payments could cost you a loan or mortgage

In the coming months, late rent payments could appear on your credit file, which lenders use to assess applications

7 January 2013

Noddle to offer free credit reports

Consumers can now get permanently free access to their credit report, which can indicate likely acceptance for credit

15 December 2011

Guest Comment: Why should we pay for OUR credit reports?

Tom Ilube, from Callcredit, explains the importance of credit files and whether other firms will embrace free reports

22 July 2011

Millions won't get advertised rates as EU weakens protection

13 January 2011

Experian admits online credit report delays

14 July 2010

Credit report snapshot now available online

12 July 2010

Equifax unveils online statutory credit reports

16 March 2010

Credit application system is flawed, MPs told

27 October 2009

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