U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

eBay Makes Move Into Financial Services With UK Small Business Loans

eBay Makes Move Into Financial Services With UK Small Business Loans
eBay Makes Move Into Financial Services With UK Small Business Loans
May 12, 2021  |  Loans

eBay is launching a new financial services tool — Capital for eBay Business Sellers (CEBS) — that will extend loans to the small businesses selling...

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UK’s FCA Probes Supply Chain Finance Firm Greensill
UK’s FCA Probes Supply Chain Finance Firm Greensill
May 11, 2021  |  B2B Payments

A financial regulator in the United Kingdom disclosed that it is officially looking into the British business of Greensill, a supply chain finance firm, Reuters...

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Revolut Debuts Withdrawals In Bitcoin
Revolut Debuts Withdrawals In Bitcoin
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

U.K. FinTech Revolut has added capabilities that give users the power to transfer funds from bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets, according to a...

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Gopuff Moves Across The Pond With Fancy Acquisition
Gopuff Moves Across The Pond With Fancy Acquisition
May 06, 2021  |  Partnerships

Gopuff is acquiring on-demand delivery platform Fancy as it advances its international expansion plans, according to a Thursday (May 6) press release. The value of...

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Today In Payments Around The World: UK Banks Prepare For Firms Extending BBLS Terms; UN Report Highlights eCommerce Surge
Today In Payments Around The World: UK Banks Prepare For Firms Extending BBLS Terms; UN...
May 03, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top payments news around the world, banks in the United Kingdom are bracing for a wave of requests from firms to extend terms...

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UK PMI Points To Strengthening Global Economy
UK PMI Points To Strengthening Global Economy
April 23, 2021  |  Economy

The global economy is tracking for a strong rebound, evidenced by increases in European and Asian manufacturing output and the demand for services, according to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
April 22, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top payments news around the world, Checkout.com is leading a $110 million funding round for Tamara, while Tribal Credit landed $34.3 million in...

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Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
April 22, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Companies across 22 sectors in the United Kingdom are undergoing the fastest uptick in significant financial distress in more than seven years, the Financial Times...

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