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.

Interchange Fees Back in US Antitrust Spotlight Post Amazon UK Visa Card Ban Reversal
Interchange Fees Back in US Antitrust Spotlight Post Amazon UK Visa Card Ban Reversal
January 19, 2022  |  Credit Cards

In the U.K., Amazon’s ban on Visa cards has been abandoned, but the ripple effects may last long and reach far. Get the Full Story...

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UK’s FCA Issued $775M in Fines in 2021
UK’s FCA Issued $775M in Fines in 2021
January 17, 2022  |  International

A rise in financial crime fueled by the pandemic led the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to issue 568 million British pounds (about $775 million)...

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Amazon UK Changes Course, Decides to Accept Visa After All
Amazon UK Changes Course, Decides to Accept Visa After All
January 17, 2022  |  Amazon

After deciding to drop Visa as a payment option in the U.K. effective Wednesday (Jan. 19), Amazon has reversed its position and emailed customers to...

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Open Banking Series: Challenges for Banks, FinTechs
Open Banking Series: Challenges for Banks, FinTechs
January 12, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Open banking is all about sharing data, but what data are banks legally bound to share, and which third-party providers (TPPs) have the right to...

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NVIDIA, Arm Tell UK Competition Watchdog Why It Should Approve Their Deal
NVIDIA, Arm Tell UK Competition Watchdog Why It Should Approve Their Deal
January 12, 2022  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Silicon Valley chip maker NVIDIA and United Kingdom chip designer Arm are fighting back as a U.K. competition regulator considers blocking NVIDIA’s proposed $40 billion...

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Marks and Spencer Back on Top in UK Retail Race
Marks and Spencer Back on Top in UK Retail Race
January 10, 2022  |  Retail

Marks and Spencer has returned to its perch atop the U.K. retail landscape, in the process pushing its value to more than upstart fast-fashion retailer...

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UK Consumers Spend More at Grocers With Loyalty Programs
UK Consumers Spend More at Grocers With Loyalty Programs
December 27, 2021  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Choices abound, whether U.K. grocery shoppers are comparing costs, delivery times, user experience, or loyalty programs. With choice being the operative word, grocers need real...

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UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams
UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams
December 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

This Christmas, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking the fight against fraud to a whole new musical level. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nationwide Building Society Customers Hampered by Payment Delays
Nationwide Building Society Customers Hampered by Payment Delays
December 21, 2021  |  Banking

British lender Nationwide Building Society said Tuesday (Dec. 21) that inbound and outgoing payments have been delayed all day, and there’s no sign of when...

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