Income Tax
Paid on money you earn from employment.
Everyone has a Personal Allowance (£12,570) that they can earn before paying any income tax.
Income above this threshold is taxed in bands (20%, 40%, 45%).
Example: If you earn £25,000, only the amount above £12,570 is taxed at 20%.
National Insurance (NI)
Paid by employees and employers once earnings are above £242 a week (about £12,570 per year).
Funds state benefits such as pensions, maternity allowance, and jobseeker’s allowance.
Employees pay a percentage of their salary, depending on how much they earn.
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<p>Determining Loan Approval<br><br><br><strong>Lenders use your credit score to decide whether to approve you for a variety of different loans. A higher score increases your chances of approval.</strong></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"><strong>Lenders use your credit score to decide whether to approve you for a variety of different loans. A higher score increases your chances of approval.</strong></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Your credit score can qualify you for lower interest rates, saving you money over time. A poor score might mean higher rates or even being denied credit.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Landlords often check credit scores to assess if you're likely to pay rent on time. A low score might require a larger deposit or a co-signer.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Utility companies and mobile providers may check your score. A low score could mean paying a deposit upfront being required.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Some employers (especially in finance) may check your credit report as part of the hiring process to gauge responsibility.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">In some countries, insurers use credit scores to help determine car or home insurance premiums</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">A strong credit score gives you more options and better terms when you need to borrow or make big purchases.</p>
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