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.

UK Watchdog Freezes Wirecard’s Funds During Probe
UK Watchdog Freezes Wirecard’s Funds During Probe
June 26, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog agency has ordered Britain’s Wirecard subsidiary to freeze the German payment company’s funds as regulators determine the next steps, The Wall...

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UK’s Competition Regulator Digs Further Into StubHub-Viagogo Merger
UK’s Competition Regulator Digs Further Into StubHub-Viagogo Merger
June 25, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking a closer look into how the possible $4 billion merger of StubHub and Viagogo will affect competition,...

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Amazon Deliveroo Deal Cleared By UK Authorities
Amazon Deliveroo Deal Cleared By UK Authorities
June 24, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

A year-long investigation into Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo, the U.K. food delivery service, has ended in favor of the world’s largest online marketplace. Get the Full Story...

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UK Financial Regulator Proposes Extended Grace Period Amid COVID-19
UK Financial Regulator Proposes Extended Grace Period Amid COVID-19
June 19, 2020  |  Economy

A top British financial services regulator Friday proposed new regulations that could help borrowers bracing for the end of consumer protections implemented as COVID-19 bore...

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Ericsson Says UK Telecom Rules Are Slowing 5G, Driving Up Costs
Ericsson Says UK Telecom Rules Are Slowing 5G, Driving Up Costs
June 19, 2020  |  Mobile

Swedish telecom giant Ericsson said the United Kingdom could lose out on the newest fifth-generation (5G) wireless network because of government rules that are making it expensive...

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Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe Fees
Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe...
June 18, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. casinos are moving toward cashless gambling, and Visa and Mastercard lost their bid to assess fees on retailers in the...

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UK’s Peasy Offers Rewards For Faster Invoice Payments
UK’s Peasy Offers Rewards For Faster Invoice Payments
June 17, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Peasy, a new U.K.-based startup, wants to help businesses get invoices paid faster, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Monzo Sees 40 Percent Drop In Valuation In VC Deal
Monzo Sees 40 Percent Drop In Valuation In VC Deal
June 16, 2020  |  Digital Banking

Online U.K. bank Monzo, fresh off a round of layoffs, has taken a major hit from the coronavirus pandemic, as shown by a funding valuation...

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