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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments

December 19, 2025
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
UK Plans Steep Increases in Funding for AI Research
artificial intelligence // December 17, 2025

The British government is reportedly planning sharp funding increases for areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and video games. 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...

US Puts Tech Deal With UK on Hold
Technology // December 16, 2025

The United States government reportedly paused its technology deal with 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....

Monzo Acquires Habito to Bolster Mortgage Offerings
Acquisitions // December 16, 2025

U.K. digital bank Monzo says it is set to acquire British mortgage broker Habito. 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...

UK Eyes Rules to Keep ‘Dodgy Actors’ Out of Crypto
Cryptocurrency // December 15, 2025

The United Kingdom is reportedly set to begin regulating cryptocurrencies starting in October 2027. 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...

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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 —...

Quick Reads
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments

December 19, 2025
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

UK Plans Steep Increases in Funding for AI Research

December 17, 2025
The British government is reportedly planning sharp funding increases for areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and video games. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

US Puts Tech Deal With UK on Hold

December 16, 2025
The United States government reportedly paused its technology deal with the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Monzo Acquires Habito to Bolster Mortgage Offerings

December 16, 2025
U.K. digital bank Monzo says it is set to acquire British mortgage broker Habito. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...