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.

Making Cash Flow Management A Priority For Young Firms

Making Cash Flow Management A Priority For Young Firms
Making Cash Flow Management A Priority For Young Firms
February 20, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Late payments are a pain point for businesses everywhere, but the U.K. has emerged as an epicenter in the fight against ever-expanding days payable outstanding...

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Laura Ashley Catches Second Wind With Funding From MUI
Laura Ashley Catches Second Wind With Funding From MUI
February 20, 2020  |  Retail

Laura Ashley shares have recovered in the aftermath of an agreement finally reached between its main shareholder and leading creditor, The Financial Times reported. Get...

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UK Google Users Will Be Under US, Not EU Privacy Protections
UK Google Users Will Be Under US, Not EU Privacy Protections
February 20, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

Google users in the U.K. will no longer have access to European Union data security, instead being moved by the tech giant to American jurisdiction,...

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Coinbase Approved For Principal Visa Membership
Coinbase Approved For Principal Visa Membership
February 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Silicon Valley cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has become the first pure-play crypto startup to earn approval as a Visa principal member, the company said in...

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SumUp, Mastercard Intro Business Payments Card
SumUp, Mastercard Intro Business Payments Card
February 18, 2020  |  B2B Payments

U.K. FinTech SumUp is launching its first card for business payments, in partnership with Mastercard, SumUp announced in a blog post on Tuesday (Feb. 18). ...

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N26’s UK Customers Scramble After Bank’s Exit
N26’s UK Customers Scramble After Bank’s Exit
February 18, 2020  |  Economy

Online bank N26‘s decision to exit the U.K. has customers feeling left behind, CNBC reported. The Berlin-based digital bank said it would not be able...

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In the UK, (More) Web Content Regulation Looms
In the UK, (More) Web Content Regulation Looms
February 17, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

In the U.K., increased regulation over content delivered online through platforms may be on the horizon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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N26 Exits UK Post Brexit
N26 Exits UK Post Brexit
February 11, 2020  |  Economy

FinTech bank N26, based in Germany, will no longer operate in the U.K. following Brexit, according to reports. N26 customers will need to transfer deposits, spend...

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