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
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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