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.

Banks Ask UK Treasury To Increase Limit On Contactless Payments

Banks Ask UK Treasury To Increase Limit On Contactless Payments
Banks Ask UK Treasury To Increase Limit On Contactless Payments
January 03, 2021  |  Digital Payments

The U.K. might up its amount for contactless payments from £45 to £100 in one of its first actions after officially leaving the European Union...

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Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb
Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb
January 03, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Germany is preparing to continue its nationwide lockdowns through the end of January, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK Brexit Deal Lacks Needed Clarity On Financial-Services Access
UK Brexit Deal Lacks Needed Clarity On Financial-Services Access
December 27, 2020  |  International

A Brexit deal has been reached between the U.K. and European Union (EU), which will help to define the future relations of the two entities,...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Unveils Drafts Of New Big Tech Regs; Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement Amid Brexit
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Unveils Drafts Of New Big Tech Regs; Facebook To Move...
December 21, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments in the U.S., the U.K. and Europe. Get the...

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New COVID Strain In UK Inspires Travel Bans
New COVID Strain In UK Inspires Travel Bans
December 20, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A highly infectious new COVID-19 strain has caused some countries to ban U.K. travelers from entering, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Get the...

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Report: Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement
Report: Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement
December 16, 2020  |  Facebook

It’s not clear how happy consumers in the United Kingdom will be over Facebook’s latest move, but privacy advocates are already up in arms. Get...

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UK Regulators Fine Barclays $31 Million For Poor Treatment Of Credit Customers
UK Regulators Fine Barclays $31 Million For Poor Treatment Of Credit Customers
December 15, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays £26 million ($31.6 million) for its treatment of consumer credit customers who fell into arrears on...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: UK Regulators To Form Digital Markets Unit; Italy Fines Apple $10 Million Over Claims About iPhone Water Resistance
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: UK Regulators To Form Digital Markets Unit; Italy Fines Apple $10...
December 07, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK Regulator Seeks Tailored Rules For Big Tech
UK Regulator Seeks Tailored Rules For Big Tech
December 06, 2020  |  Regulation

Britain’s highly anticipated report outlining new rules to govern Big Tech will call for establishing specific rules for certain sectors of the digital economy and...

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