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Hundreds of thousands of consumers could miss out on cheap online deals where Royal Mail has not registered their full address, meaning applicants fail a credit check.
21 September 2010
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Consumers trying to view their credit report online have complained of being unable to get instant access, despite new rules aimed at making it easier to view your file.
14 July 2010
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Mortgage lenders are restricting their best deals to borrowers who apply direct, effectively cutting out most of the broker market.
13 July 2010
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Consumers can now get online access to their statutory credit report from all three credit reference agencies.
12 July 2010
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Borrowers of unsecured lending will soon be protected by new policies laid down by the Government in Parliament today.
30 March 2010
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced a series of measures to end many credit and store card stealth charges.
15 March 2010
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An election's on its way, so it's important you're registered to vote.
24 February 2010
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Capital One will nearly double the interest rates it charges some credit card customers this spring.
8 February 2010
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MoneySavingExpert.com today launches its 50 word manifesto, letting consumers tell politicians their agenda for the upcoming general election.
27 January 2010

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