Once a year, councils update the electoral register. This year, we have until the 10th October to ensure that our details are correct. If we don’t, it means we could be left off for another year.
“Who cares?” asks the jaded public. “We don’t want to vote!” But being on the electoral roll will improve your chances of getting a decent personal loan or credit card. Some lenders will flatly reject your application if you’re not on it and others will deduct points from your score. Registering for the electoral roll could be the most significant thing you do to improve your credit record….
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