U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.
Mind the Gap: Hiding Digital Features Costs UK Merchants Sales
Mind the Gap: Hiding Digital Features Costs UK Merchants Sales
March 20, 2024  |  VISA

Integrating online features and in-store shopping is reshaping the shopping experience in the U.K. However, more than one-quarter of U.K. merchants don’t offer the digital...

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Boohoo Group’s Shares Drop as Fast-Fashion Retail Industry Faces Challenges
Boohoo Group’s Shares Drop as Fast-Fashion Retail Industry Faces Challenges
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

Boohoo Group saw its shares fall Tuesday (Oct. 3) as it revised its earnings and revenue forecasts. The U.K.-based fast-fashion retailer’s strategy of lowering prices to...

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Fraudulent UK COVID Loans Jump in Value
Fraudulent UK COVID Loans Jump in Value
September 14, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The British government has seen a spike in the value of fraudulent COVID emergency loans. Figures released Thursday (Sept. 14) by the Department for Business and Trade showed the...

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Open Banking’s US Success Will Be Use-Case Specific
Open Banking’s US Success Will Be Use-Case Specific
September 01, 2023  |  Banking

At first glance the latest open banking stats coming out of the U.K. might hint at a seismic shift in payments across the pond. And...

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Apple Threatens to Remove Messaging Services From UK
Apple Threatens to Remove Messaging Services From UK
July 20, 2023  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly taken a tough stance against the British government’s proposed updates to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016. The tech giant has said it...

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Binance Suspending Crypto Transfers for UK Customers
Binance Suspending Crypto Transfers for UK Customers
March 14, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is halting cryptocurrency withdrawals and deposits for its British customers. The move comes one month after the company temporarily suspended dollar trading, and marks...

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UK Open Banking Use Boosted by Consumers’ Embrace of the Digital Economy
UK Open Banking Use Boosted by Consumers’ Embrace of the Digital Economy
March 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Increased British adoption of open banking this year may be making headlines after the announcement of a new regulator focusing on the space — but this...

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British Government Investing $446 Million to Support ‘Future Industries’
British Government Investing $446 Million to Support ‘Future Industries’
March 06, 2023  |  Technology

The British government is investing £370 million (about $446 million) to support “future industries.” The new Science and Technology Framework provides government funding to improve...

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UK and Thailand Sign FinTech and Sustainable Finance MOU
UK and Thailand Sign FinTech and Sustainable Finance MOU
January 11, 2023  |  Partnerships

The U.K. has signed an MOU on financial services with Thailand. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on Monday (Jan. 9) and publicized on...

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