United Kingdom

This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years

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  |  Cross-border Payments

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...

READ MORE >
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  |  Cybersecurity

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...

READ MORE >
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. The London-based insolvency firm released the latest data this week and called attention...

READ MORE >
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

Berlin-based Delivery Hero has made its second acquisition in six months, buying Kuwaiti rival Carriage for an undisclosed price. According to Business Insider, the acquisition...

READ MORE >
Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
May 25, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

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...

READ MORE >
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  |  Economy

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...

READ MORE >
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...

READ MORE >
Payments as a Service Tracker: Beacon Of Hope For UK Merchants?
Payments as a Service Tracker: Beacon Of Hope For UK Merchants?
January 31, 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...

READ MORE >