Amy Lancashire

Amy Lancashire

Compliance Monitoring Officer

Amy is Compliance Monitoring Officer at Lendable, where she has worked for three years. She holds an undergraduate law degree from Keele University and a master’s in law from the University of the West of England – qualifications that trained her to read and apply regulatory frameworks precisely. She spent several years as a legal advisor and paralegal before moving into financial services compliance. She reviews Zable content to ensure it meets FCA financial promotions standards and is accurate for readers.

"Accuracy in financial content really matters. When someone is making a decision about credit, they need to be able to trust what they're reading. My job is to make sure everything on Zable is not only clear, but legally sound and compliant with the rules that are there to protect consumers."

Articles reviewed by Amy

Do money transfers affect your credit score?
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Do money transfers affect your credit score?

Sending money or transferring between accounts won't affect your credit score. But a money transfer credit card can.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 27, 2026

3 min read

Repaying a loan early
Repaying a loan early

Repaying a loan early

Learn your rights when repaying a loan early, early repayment charges, the 58-day interest rule and settlement figures.

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Joe Towner

Jul 17, 2026

5 min read

Does opening a bank account affect your credit score?
Bank in front of credit score dial

Does opening a bank account affect your credit score?

Opening a bank account usually has little effect on your credit score, but overdrafts and multiple applications can. Here's what to know.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 16, 2026

4 min read

Credit union loans explained
Credit union loans explained

Credit union loans explained

Learn how credit union loans work, what they cost, who can apply and how they compare to bank loans.

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Joe Towner

Jul 16, 2026

7 min read

How to apply for a loan
How to apply for a loan

How to apply for a loan

Learn more about what’s involved in applying for a personal loan in the UK including what information and documents you need.

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Joe Towner

Jul 16, 2026

5 min read

Do guaranteed loans exist in the UK?
Do guaranteed loans exist in the UK?

Do guaranteed loans exist in the UK?

Guaranteed loans don't exist in the UK. Learn how to spot the scams, and your real options with bad credit.

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Joe Towner

Jul 16, 2026

6 min read

What is a payday loan?
What is a payday loan?

What is a payday loan?

Learn more about how payday loans work, what the FCA price cap means for the cost, the risks and alternatives.

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Joe Towner

Jul 16, 2026

6 min read

Does Klarna affect your credit score?
Does Klarna affect your credit score?

Does Klarna affect your credit score?

Using Klarna or Clearpay? Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later services affect your credit score and what to watch out for.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 15, 2026

5 min read

How Britain Eats: The UK’s Food Spending Habits Revealed
Map of the UK

How Britain Eats: The UK’s Food Spending Habits Revealed

New data reveals the most shopped at supermarkets and fast food retailers, revealing Britain’s basket habits.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 15, 2026

4 min read

Does PayPal Credit affect your credit score?
Depiction of PayPal purchases

Does PayPal Credit affect your credit score?

PayPal Credit and Pay in 3 affect your credit score in different ways. Learn how each one can impact your credit score.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 15, 2026

4 min read

Credit card fees and charges explained
Credit card with fee

Credit card fees and charges explained

A clear guide to UK credit card fees and charges, what triggers each one,, and the simple ways to avoid paying them.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 14, 2026

6 min read

Does Breathing Space affect your credit score?
Woman resting on credit score dial

Does Breathing Space affect your credit score?

Breathing Space isn't recorded on your credit file, but missed payments during it still are. Here's how the Debt Respite Scheme can affect your score.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 14, 2026

3 min read

Do joint accounts affect your credit score?
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Do joint accounts affect your credit score?

Opening a joint account won't merge your credit scores, but it creates a financial link. Here's how it affects your credit file and how to break it.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 14, 2026

5 min read

What is a money transfer credit card?
Money transfer credit card

What is a money transfer credit card?

A money transfer credit card moves cash from your credit card to your bank account. Learn how it works.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 13, 2026

5 min read

How to avoid interest on a credit card
Depiction of credit card interest

How to avoid interest on a credit card

Learn how to avoid interest on a credit card by paying your statement balance in full and using the interest-free period.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 8, 2026

4 min read

Do declined payments affect your credit score?
Declined credit card payment

Do declined payments affect your credit score?

A declined payment won't affect your credit score on its own, but the reason behind it sometimes can. Here's what does and doesn't reach your file.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 8, 2026

4 min read

How to switch credit cards
Switching credit cards

How to switch credit cards

Thinking of switching credit cards? Learn how to switch, how it affects your credit score, and whether to keep or close your old card.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 8, 2026

6 min read

Does a debt management plan affect your credit score?
Debt management plan

Does a debt management plan affect your credit score?

A DMP itself doesn't appear on your file, but it usually lowers your credit score. Here's how it happens.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jul 3, 2026

5 min read

What is debt consolidation?
What is debt consolidation?

What is debt consolidation?

Debt consolidation combines several debts into one monthly payment. Learn more about how it works.

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Joe Towner

Jul 2, 2026

9 min read

Does Universal Credit affect your credit score?
Universal credit and credit score dial

Does Universal Credit affect your credit score?

Universal Credit doesn't appear on your credit file or affect your score. Find out what could have an indirect impact.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 25, 2026

3 min read

Does increasing your credit limit affect your credit score?
Credit limit impact on credit score

Does increasing your credit limit affect your credit score?

A credit limit increase can boost your score by lowering your utilisation ratio, but the type of credit check matters. Here's how it works.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 25, 2026

5 min read

How does credit card interest work?
Credit card interest chart

How does credit card interest work?

Credit card interest builds daily on any unpaid balance. Find out how the rate is calculated, when interest starts, and how to avoid paying it.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 25, 2026

5 min read

Can I use my credit card abroad?
Credit card with palm trees

Can I use my credit card abroad?

Find out how to use a credit card abroad, what fees to watch for, and how to avoid dynamic currency conversion.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 22, 2026

4 min read

Does a balance transfer count as a payment?
Balance transfer

Does a balance transfer count as a payment?

A balance transfer does count as a payment on the card you're paying off. On your new card, minimum monthly payments still apply throughout the deal.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 18, 2026

3 min read

Can I keep transferring credit card balances?
multiple balance transfers

Can I keep transferring credit card balances?

There's no legal limit on how many times you can transfer a credit card balance, but fees, hard credit checks and lender rules make it harder.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 18, 2026

3 min read

Can you withdraw cash from a credit card?
Can you withdraw cash from a credit card?

Can you withdraw cash from a credit card?

Cash advances from credit cards can be a costly solution.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 18, 2026

3 min read

The difference between a money transfer and a balance transfer
Balance transfer and money transfer options

The difference between a money transfer and a balance transfer

A balance transfer moves credit card debt to a new card. A money transfer sends cash to your bank account. Learn how the two differ.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 17, 2026

3 min read

Does gambling affect your credit score?
Credit score dial and money

Does gambling affect your credit score?

Gambling doesn't directly affect your credit score, but it can cause real indirect damage. Here's what lenders see.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 16, 2026

4 min read

What is a credit utilisation ratio?
Credit card with progress bar showing utilisation

What is a credit utilisation ratio?

Your credit utilisation ratio is the percentage of available credit you're using. Learn how to calculate it and keep it healthy.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 16, 2026

2 min read

Why can't I get a credit card?
Women leaning over a computer screen

Why can't I get a credit card?

Been declined for a credit card? Find out the most common reasons applications are refused and the practical steps you can take.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Jun 16, 2026

6 min read