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For Uber’s Competition, London Calling
For Uber’s Competition, London Calling
June 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

London calling. Much has been made in recent weeks about the rise of ride-hailing, and about the fact that red ink dominates the major players’...

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Brexit Uncertainty Hurts London Tech Sector
Brexit Uncertainty Hurts London Tech Sector
June 11, 2019  |  International

The uncertainty surrounding Brexit is hurting the technology sector in London, warned London Mayor Sadiq Khan. According to a report in Reuters, citing comments the...

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Bitcoin Daily: G20 Wants Regulators To Monitor Crypto Risks; Coinroom Crypto Exchange Abruptly Shuts Down
Bitcoin Daily: G20 Wants Regulators To Monitor Crypto Risks; Coinroom Crypto Exchange Abruptly Shuts Down
June 09, 2019  |  Bitcoin

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have requested that the Financial Stability Board (FSB), as well as global standard-setting organizations, work together to monitor...

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec
Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec
May 31, 2019  |  Retail

Technology companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores to let customers try out their products in real life. Microsoft, for instance, plans to open a flagship London...

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JUMP E-Bikes Available In London Through Uber
JUMP E-Bikes Available In London Through Uber
May 24, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has launched JUMP e-bikes in London, with a pilot program of 350 bikes in the Islington Borough and a plan to bring the service...

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Ride-Hailing Startup Kapten Takes Aim At Uber In The UK
Ride-Hailing Startup Kapten Takes Aim At Uber In The UK
May 16, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Kapten, a ride-hailing startup that’s backed by Daimler and BMW, has started operating in London and has put up ads targeted at Uber about how...

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Uber Adds Public Transport To Its London App
Uber Adds Public Transport To Its London App
April 30, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has added real-time info on London’s underground to its app, as well as other forms of public transportation, including bus, overground, river boat, shuttle...

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Cashless Amazon Go Stores Are Coming To The UK
Cashless Amazon Go Stores Are Coming To The UK
February 14, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon is bringing its cashless store concept, Amazon Go, to the U.K., and has secured retail space in London to do so, according to reports....

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FAO Schwarz Expands To London
FAO Schwarz Expands To London
January 30, 2019  |  Retail

FAO Schwarz, the world famous toy company, will open a new 20,000-square-foot store in London, according to reports. The store will be located inside of...

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