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

What is an IVA?
IVA form

What is an IVA?

An IVA is a formal debt solution that stays on your credit file for 6 years. Find out how it affects your credit score.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 23, 2026

7 min read

What is open banking?
Bank building depicting open banking technology

What is open banking?

Open banking lets you securely share your bank data with regulated providers in the UK. Find out how it works.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 23, 2026

6 min read

Zable vs Aqua Credit Card
Zable+ card with Aqua card

Zable vs Aqua Credit Card

Comparing Aqua to the Zable credit card? Find out which credit card is right for you.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

2 min read

What is an unsecured loan?
Money on top of loan contract

What is an unsecured loan?

An unsecured loan lets you borrow without putting up an asset as security. Find out how they work and whether one could be right for you.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

4 min read

What is a debt relief order (DRO)?
Depiction of debt

What is a debt relief order (DRO)?

A debt relief order writes off debts of up to £50,000 after 12 months if you have little spare income and few assets.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

6 min read

What is AER?
Percentage of savings

What is AER?

AER shows what a savings account would pay over a year. See what it means in pounds, how it's worked out and why you might earn less.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

4 min read

What affects your credit score?
Credit score dial with loans and money

What affects your credit score?

Your payment history, credit utilisation and hard searches all affect your credit score. Here's a clear guide to every factor.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

7 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

Oct 22, 2026

5 min read

Zable vs Capital One
Zable+ card with Capital One card

Zable vs Capital One

Comparing Capital One to the Zable credit card? Find out which credit card is right for you.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

2 min read

Zable vs Vanquis
Zable+ Card with Vanquis card

Zable vs Vanquis

Comparing Vaquis to the Zable credit card? Find out which credit card is right for you.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

2 min read

How to balance transfer from Aqua Card to Zable
Depiction of a balance transfer from another card

How to balance transfer from Aqua Card to Zable

Learn how to transfer your balance from an Aqua credit card to Zable in a few simple steps.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

2 min read

The Rising Cost of a Christmas Dinner in 2026
Plate of Christmas dinner

The Rising Cost of a Christmas Dinner in 2026

Discover how the cost of Christmas Day essentials, from turkey to pigs in blankets, has changed in the past 10 years.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

What is a CCJ (County Court Judgment)?
CCJ file

What is a CCJ (County Court Judgment)?

A CCJ (County Court Judgment) is a court order issued when you fail to repay a debt. Find out how long they last and what your options are.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

6 min read

Statute-barred debt: what it means and how to check yours
Statute barred debt

Statute-barred debt: what it means and how to check yours

A statute-barred debt can no longer be enforced through the courts. Find out when the time limit runs out and what restarts it.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 22, 2026

4 min read

Do prepaid cards build credit?
Prepaid credit card

Do prepaid cards build credit?

Standard prepaid cards don't build credit or affect your score. Here's why, what paid credit-building add-ons do, and what works instead.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 14, 2026

4 min read

Proof of address: what counts in the UK
Credit card statements

Proof of address: what counts in the UK

Find out which documents count as proof of address in the UK and how to get proof without bills in your name.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 13, 2026

6 min read

What is a secured credit card?
Secured credit card

What is a secured credit card?

A secured credit card needs a cash deposit upfront. They are rare in the UK, but there are alternative options that can help you build credit.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 13, 2026

5 min read

Everyday Essentials: How Brits are redefining ‘essential spending’
Piggy bank

Everyday Essentials: How Brits are redefining ‘essential spending’

Zable research reveals how Brits adapt everyday budgets by comparing national survey data with real transaction trends.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 13, 2026

What is net income?
Payslip showing net income

What is net income?

Net income is what you keep after Income Tax, National Insurance and other deductions.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 12, 2026

6 min read

Standing order vs direct debit: what's the difference?
Depiction of making regular payments via direct debit

Standing order vs direct debit: what's the difference?

A standing order is a fixed payment you control. A direct debit lets a company collect varying amounts, protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 12, 2026

6 min read

Charge card vs credit card: what's the difference?
charge card vs credit card

Charge card vs credit card: what's the difference?

A charge card must be paid in full every month, while a credit card lets you spread the cost. See how fees, limits and Section 75 protection compare.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 9, 2026

5 min read

What is a non-sterling transaction fee?
non-sterling transaction fee

What is a non-sterling transaction fee?

A non-sterling transaction fee is a charge your card provider adds when you pay in a currency other than pounds. See how it works.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 9, 2026

3 min read

PCP vs lease: what's the difference?
PCP vs lease: what's the difference?

PCP vs lease: what's the difference?

PCP lets you buy the car at the end, while a lease is long-term rental.

Joe Towner Profile Pic

Joe Towner

Oct 8, 2026

12 min read

Guarantor car finance: can I get it and how does it work?
Guarantor car finance: can I get it and how does it work?

Guarantor car finance: can I get it and how does it work?

See how guarantor car finance works and who can be a guarantor.

Joe Towner Profile Pic

Joe Towner

Oct 8, 2026

6 min read

What is HP finance? Hire purchase explained
What is HP finance? Hire purchase explained

What is HP finance? Hire purchase explained

Hire purchase lets you pay for a car in monthly instalments and own it at the end.

Joe Towner Profile Pic

Joe Towner

Oct 8, 2026

10 min read

How to budget as a student: 5 steps
Student budgeting

How to budget as a student: 5 steps

How to budget as a student in 5 steps, from adding up your loan to a weekly spending figure.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 2, 2026

5 min read

What is the contactless limit in the UK?
Contactless credit card

What is the contactless limit in the UK?

The UK's £100 contactless cap was scrapped in March 2026, but most card providers kept it.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 2, 2026

4 min read

How to budget: 5 steps
Piggy bank and credit card statements

How to budget: 5 steps

Learn how to budget in 5 steps, from working out your take-home pay to planning for irregular costs.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 2, 2026

8 min read

How to create a family budget: 5 steps
Family budget

How to create a family budget: 5 steps

How to create a family budget that works with real UK figures.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 2, 2026

9 min read

Autumn Staycations: The Best-Value UK Destinations for 2026
Map of UK with best value autumn destinations

Autumn Staycations: The Best-Value UK Destinations for 2026

New research reveals the best-value UK destinations for an autumn staycation in 2026.

Emily Tye

Emily Tye

Oct 1, 2026