United Kingdom

UK Government Recruits Big Banks For SME Trade Finance
UK Government Recruits Big Banks For SME Trade Finance
July 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

As part of a broader effort to keep the economy strong post-Brexit, the United Kingdom has reportedly reached a deal with the nation’s largest banks...

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Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
June 20, 2017  |  Payment Methods

As the popularity of online shopping continues to rise, it comes as no surprise that there has also been an uptick in card-not-present purchases. Get...

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This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years
This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years
June 13, 2017  |  International

The pound has been on a downward spiral since the Brexit referendum, and that inflation is reflected in lack of consumer spending. In May, the...

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UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
June 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. government, in the wake of the terrorist attack over the weekend, is increasing its calls for governments around the world to work together...

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UK Endures Q1 Insolvency Spike
UK Endures Q1 Insolvency Spike
June 01, 2017  |  B2B Payments

U.K. business insolvencies are up, according to new analysis from Hudson Weir. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Food Ordering Startup Delivery Hero Makes Second Acquisition In Six Months
Food Ordering Startup Delivery Hero Makes Second Acquisition In Six Months
May 31, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Berlin-based Delivery Hero has made its second acquisition in six months, buying Kuwaiti rival Carriage for an undisclosed price. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
May 25, 2017  |  International

The exodus fomented by Brexit may be quickening.   As noted by sources including CNN Money, data shows that 117,000 individuals, who have citizenship in European...

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Brexit Tracker: Amazon UK Hiring, Tech Sector Downfalls, And The Bre-xodus Begins?
Brexit Tracker: Amazon UK Hiring, Tech Sector Downfalls, And The Bre-xodus Begins?
March 02, 2017  |  Brexit

It can be hard to tell exactly how Brexit Britain is faring during this time of uncertainty – reports highlight that either things aren’t as...

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Giving UK Hospitality A Reboot With Full-Service Payments
Giving UK Hospitality A Reboot With Full-Service Payments
February 01, 2017  |  Payments As A Service

In a sea of small businesses, what does it take to stand out? For the January Payments as a Service Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Lee...

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