Equifax
Equifax fined £500,000 for failing to protect customer data
Credit reference agency Equifax has been fined £500,000 following an investigation into a hack last year, which compromised more than 15 million UK customer records
20 September 2018
Got an Equifax letter saying you were hacked? The helpline's struggling - here's what to do
Almost 700,000 British victims of the Equifax hack are receiving letters offering free identity protection
1 November 2017
Millions of UK records hit by Equifax hack
More than 15 million British records were compromised by a hack earlier this year, Equifax has admitted
11 October 2017
Massive Equifax data breach - what you need to know
Credit report heavyweight Equifax has warned that millions may have had personal details stolen as part of a breach
12 September 2017
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Test whether your credit history is good enough to turn lenders on
2 March 2016
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
15 things you need to know about credit scoring
Boost your credit score for mortgages, cards, energy bills, mobiles and more
24 June 2015
Beware split tariff mobile contracts if you're about to apply for credit
If you're planning to buy a latest model phone from O2, be aware that you'll actually be taking out a loan
17 October 2014
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
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