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Foreign Investment In UK Slips As Brexit Nears Reality
Foreign Investment In UK Slips As Brexit Nears Reality
October 10, 2017  |  Brexit

Last week was a tough one for U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, who had to contend with a sore throat and a prank in the...

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Uber’s UK Head Departs
Uber’s UK Head Departs
October 03, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In Uber news, the ride-hailing service’s U.K. head has stepped down just as the company is gearing up to meet with London’s transport regulator and...

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New Uber CEO Apologizes To Londoners; Vows Changes
New Uber CEO Apologizes To Londoners; Vows Changes
September 26, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Following increased regulation and a removal of its license to operate, Uber’s newest CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, apologized to London consumers and vowed to make changes...

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Lyft Moves In On London Market After Uber Ban
Lyft Moves In On London Market After Uber Ban
September 25, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the Uber rival, is eyeing the London market, holding talks with Transport for London (TfL) and City Hall officials over the past year. According...

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Uber Will Offer Concessions To Stay In London
Uber Will Offer Concessions To Stay In London
September 25, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber, the U.S.-based ride hailing company, is willing to give concessions to be able to conduct business in London after its service was banned in...

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Uber Loses Its London License
Uber Loses Its London License
September 22, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Some new troubles for Uber heading into the weekend: London has stripped the ridesharing company of its license to operate in the city from the end...

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Brexit Hasn’t Knocked London Off Top Spot In Finance World
Brexit Hasn’t Knocked London Off Top Spot In Finance World
September 12, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Despite Brexit, London remains the most attractive destination for finance, according to a new survey from The Z/Yen global financial centers index (GFCI), news reports...

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London Police Chief Wants A Cap On Contactless Payments Amount
London Police Chief Wants A Cap On Contactless Payments Amount
September 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

The head of the London Police department is calling for a limit on contactless card payments to prevent an increase in card fraud. According to a...

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Visa Gauges Contactless Payments Progress 10 Years After Its Introduction
Visa Gauges Contactless Payments Progress 10 Years After Its Introduction
September 04, 2017  |  Payment Methods

The U.K. is leading contactless payments adoptions 10 years after the technology first emerged, according to a new report from Visa. The payments processing company’s...

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