Hayley Bevan

Senior Specialist at Aqua

Hayley has been part of the Aqua team since 2021. With a background in the retail industry, she brings valuable insight into customer behaviour, consumer trends and spending habits. In her articles, Hayley breaks down the basics of credit and explores how people manage their money in daily life - offering practical tips to help readers feel more confident about their finances.

Outside of work, Hayley channels her creativity into making hampers and gift boxes, combining her love for design and presentation.

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Understanding credit cards

How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?

Learn how often your credit score updates in the UK, the factors that can cause it to change and how long it takes ...

Published on April 20th, 20267 mins read
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Understanding credit cards

How long does it take to improve your credit ...

Discover how long it takes to improve your credit score, the actions you can take to improve it and how an Aqua cre...

Published on April 20th, 20266 mins read
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Does a Mortgage in Principle Affect Your Cred...

Discover the ways a mortgage in principle can impact your credit score, how lenders check your credit, and how to p...

Published on April 16th, 20269 mins read
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The Great British Beer Garden

Our recent study reveals the best cities across the UK for a beer garden trip in 2026.

Published on March 30th, 20267 mins read
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Does Klarna Affect Credit Score?

Does Klarna affect your credit score? Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later works, when it may impact your credit file, and ...

Published on March 19th, 20266 mins read
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Understanding credit cards

The Difference Between a Money & Balance Tran...

What’s the difference between a money transfer and a balance transfer? Learn how each works, the costs involved, an...

Published on March 19th, 20265 mins read
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Understanding credit cards

What is a Credit Score?

What is a credit score and what does it mean? Learn how credit scores work in the UK, what affects them, and how th...

Published on March 19th, 20266 mins read
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News and insights

What is an instalment plan and how can it hel...

Discover how instalment plans can make big purchases feel more manageable. Learn how to spread the cost and plan ah...

Published on March 4th, 20264 mins read
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How to save money with Aqua’s Offers & Discou...

Discover practical money-saving tips with Aqua’s ‘Offers & Discounts’ feature. Learn how to find budget-friendly de...

Published on March 4th, 20261 mins read
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