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.

People In UK Are Using Less Cash During Pandemic

People In UK Are Using Less Cash During Pandemic
People In UK Are Using Less Cash During Pandemic
March 27, 2020  |  Economy

British people are hoarding items from grocery stores just like in the U.S., but they’re using much less cash to purchase things, and they’re not...

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UK Digital Banks Can’t Disburse Gov’t Funds To COVID-19-Affected Firms
UK Digital Banks Can’t Disburse Gov’t Funds To COVID-19-Affected Firms
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

Digital banks that weren’t part of an earlier funding scheme lack the accreditation necessary to send relief to people affected by the coronavirus, according to...

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As Deliveroo Surges, Regulators Question Amazon Merger
As Deliveroo Surges, Regulators Question Amazon Merger
March 25, 2020  |  Partnerships

As food delivery companies are surging in the U.K. in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a proposed merger between Amazon and Deliveroo is under...

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EU Encourages Contactless Payments To Reduce Coronavirus Risk
EU Encourages Contactless Payments To Reduce Coronavirus Risk
March 25, 2020  |  Payment Methods

The European Union financial watchdog said that payment companies should use more contactless payments to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to a...

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UK FinTechs Team To Help Self-Employed Workers Amid COVID-19
UK FinTechs Team To Help Self-Employed Workers Amid COVID-19
March 24, 2020  |  Gig Economy

U.K.-based FinTechs have banded together to help self-employed workers prove their income so they can be eligible for financial support, according to a report. Get...

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UK Increases Contactless Transaction Limit to £45
UK Increases Contactless Transaction Limit to £45
March 24, 2020  |  Mastercard

U.K. Finance, a trade association representing the payments and finance industry, announced in a press release that the U.K. would raise the contactless pay limit...

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Peer-To-Peer Lenders Seek BoE Bailout
Peer-To-Peer Lenders Seek BoE Bailout
March 23, 2020  |  Economy

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in the U.K. are asking the government for help to continue lending after the coronavirus has ravaged markets around the world,...

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Enable Raises $13M For Rebate Management Platform
Enable Raises $13M For Rebate Management Platform
March 23, 2020  |  Investments

A cloud-based rebate company called Enable has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete...

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