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UK Weighs Legalizing US-Style Prediction Markets

September 07, 2026
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UK Tribunal Rejects Google Bid to Block $6.7 Billion Advertiser Class Action
Legal & Regulation // August 05, 2026

The United Kingdom’s Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Google’s bid to block a class action lawsuit brought by advertisers alleging that the company abused its position in mobile operating systems, app distribution, search and search advertising to overcharge advertisers and exclude competitors. Get the Full Story...

Robinhood Gets UK’s Permission to Offer Crypto Services
Cryptocurrency // August 03, 2026

Robinhood received regulatory permission to begin offering cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Bank of America Moves to Buy MDSec in Global Cybersecurity Push
Cybersecurity // July 31, 2026

Bank of America plans to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities in the United Kingdom and globally by acquiring England-headquartered information security specialist MDSec Consulting Limited. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Microsoft’s AI Subscription Prices Probed by UK Regulator
Subscriptions // July 29, 2026

Regulators in the United Kingdom are investigating whether Microsoft misled customers about its subscription options pricing, according to a Wednesday (July 29) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
From High Street to Home Screen, UK Consumers’ Mobile Shift Accelerates

May 27, 2025
While the trend toward mobile-first shopping is global, the U.K. presents a unique dynamic: consumers are actively using mobile for purchases and engagement, yet the country ranks last among eight surveyed nations in overall digital shopping engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How

April 09, 2025
Trust and familiarity are central to the payments experience. At the end of the day, consumers won’t pay with methods they don’t know much about or aren’t used to. Get...

44% of UK Consumers Plan to Use Digital Wallets Beyond Payments

December 02, 2024
In recent years, digital wallets have become an essential tool for making online payments, but their uses are quickly expanding. In the U.K., nearly half of consumers (44%) expect to...

From Outdated to Automated: UK Eyes Massive Healthcare Transformation

September 26, 2024
What is necessary for organizational success isn’t always easy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UK Weighs Legalizing US-Style Prediction Markets

September 07, 2026
The United Kingdom’s 7-year-old ban on prediction markets could be coming to an end, The Times reported Friday (Sept. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

UK Tribunal Rejects Google Bid to Block $6.7 Billion Advertiser Class Action

August 05, 2026
The United Kingdom’s Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Google’s bid to block a class action lawsuit brought by advertisers alleging that the company abused its position in mobile operating systems, app...

Robinhood Gets UK’s Permission to Offer Crypto Services

August 03, 2026
Robinhood received regulatory permission to begin offering cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bank of America Moves to Buy MDSec in Global Cybersecurity Push

July 31, 2026
Bank of America plans to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities in the United Kingdom and globally by acquiring England-headquartered information security specialist MDSec Consulting Limited. Get the Full Story Complete the...