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 Airport Gatwick Says It Will Take 4 Years For Travelers To Return
UK Airport Gatwick Says It Will Take 4 Years For Travelers To Return
June 15, 2020  |  International

Passenger demand at Gatwick, London’s second-largest airport, could remain depressed for the next three or four years as the travel sector continues to deal with...

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B2B Payments Deterioration Eyed For Asia
B2B Payments Deterioration Eyed For Asia
June 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

For global traders, emphasis continues to be placed on the urgency for corporates in a strong financial position to support their supply chains through on-time...

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Stripe Adds Direct Debit
Stripe Adds Direct Debit
June 11, 2020  |  Digital Payments

The FinTech Stripe said it will “create the first self-serve unified payments platform for U.K. businesses” by adding the popular Bacs Direct Debit payments service...

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UK Regulators Extend Hold On Amazon/Deliveroo Deal
UK Regulators Extend Hold On Amazon/Deliveroo Deal
June 10, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Amazon is left cooling its heels again in its bid to buy a piece of Deliveroo, a top food delivery service in the United Kingdom....

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Goldman Closes Marcus UK To New Deposits Amid Savings Surge
Goldman Closes Marcus UK To New Deposits Amid Savings Surge
June 10, 2020  |  Digital Banking

A global savings surge amid the coronavirus lockdowns is forcing Goldman Sachs to shut off its Marcus savings accounts to new customers in the United...

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Payment Rails Eye Value In Cooperation
Payment Rails Eye Value In Cooperation
June 09, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Adoption of faster payments infrastructure is on the rise, particularly in the payroll sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The EU’s COVID-19 Contactless Limit — Too Little, Too Late?
The EU’s COVID-19 Contactless Limit — Too Little, Too Late?
June 05, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

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British Car Sales Plummeted 90 Pct In May
British Car Sales Plummeted 90 Pct In May
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

May was a devastating month for Great Britain’s auto industry, as sales fell by 90 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Monzo To Cut 120 Jobs Due To Pandemic Fallout
Monzo To Cut 120 Jobs Due To Pandemic Fallout
June 03, 2020  |  Banking

U.K. digital bank Monzo will cut 120 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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