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How can students and young people start building credit?

the explainer Young adults usually don't have a credit score — but there are several ways they can begin to build credit in preparation for their financial future

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What happens if the UK’s credit rating is downgraded?

feature Credit agency Moody’s joins IMF in criticising the Truss government’s fiscal plans

By Richard Windsor Published 28 September 22

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High-cost credit crackdown ‘too weak’

Speed Read Campaigners say FCA measures fall short of capping fees that affect 19 million UK customers

By The Week Staff Last updated 1 June 18

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Banks ordered to help people pay off credit card loans

Speed Read New rules from Financial Conduct Authority tackle growing personal debt crisis

By The Week Staff Last updated 28 February 18

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Credit rating

How can students and young people start building credit?

What happens if the UK’s credit rating is downgraded?

High-cost credit crackdown ‘too weak’

Banks ordered to help people pay off credit card loans