Yorkshire Water customers who miss bill payments could find it harder to take out loans or credit cards following a deal struck between the utility provider and credit reference firm Experian. Yorkshire Water has become the first supplier to join Experian's Credit Account Information Sharing service, meaning customers' payment histories and debt details will be shared with lenders, credit card companies and telecommunications providers. While those with a good track-record of paying their bills on time will boost their credit scores, those who have not always paid on time or are in arrears will see their scores worsen, making it harder to be approved for credit, and less likely they will get the best interest rates....Read more here