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.

British Government Investing $446 Million to Support ‘Future Industries’
British Government Investing $446 Million to Support ‘Future Industries’
March 06, 2023  |  Technology

The British government is investing £370 million (about $446 million) to support “future industries.” The new Science and Technology Framework provides government funding to improve...

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UK and Thailand Sign FinTech and Sustainable Finance MOU
UK and Thailand Sign FinTech and Sustainable Finance MOU
January 11, 2023  |  Partnerships

The U.K. has signed an MOU on financial services with Thailand. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on Monday (Jan. 9) and publicized on...

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UK SMBs Missing Link to Strengthening Food Supply Chain Resilience
UK SMBs Missing Link to Strengthening Food Supply Chain Resilience
December 07, 2022  |  Supply Chain

With the U.K.’s food security at risk, SMBs can help create more resilient supply chains. The U.K.’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that a...

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UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
September 20, 2022  |  International

While the value of Chinese imports stood at over 63 billion pounds in 2021, the U.K. government has been at pains to limit Chinese influence...

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Creditspring CEO: Subscription Credit Model Keeps U.K. Borrowers From Falling Into Debt Traps
Creditspring CEO: Subscription Credit Model Keeps U.K. Borrowers From Falling Into Debt Traps
August 10, 2022  |  Alternative Credit

Britain’s cost of living crisis is at an all-time high as millions of households fall behind payments and struggle to make ends meet. According to...

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CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
July 22, 2022  |  Regulation

Open banking continues to grow and so do regulatory frameworks that aim at fostering its use. In countries like the U.K. or Europe, this process...

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UK Consumers Trust PayPal More Than Banks to Provide Super App, Study Finds
UK Consumers Trust PayPal More Than Banks to Provide Super App, Study Finds
July 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The U.K.’s appetite for a super app is huge. That assertion is according to a recent report published by PYMNTS in collaboration with PayPal, titled...

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Why Starling Bank CEO Said No to Crypto
Why Starling Bank CEO Said No to Crypto
June 09, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

“We’re in a very dangerous phase,” said Starling Bank CEO Anne Boden in a session at the ongoing Money2020 Europe conference in Amsterdam when describing...

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UK to Close Online Advertising Consultation Eyeing Stricter Rules, Regulator
UK to Close Online Advertising Consultation Eyeing Stricter Rules, Regulator
May 31, 2022  |  Regulation

Google, Meta, TikTok and other companies in the online advertising industry may face a new regulatory landscape in the United Kingdom as a result of...

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