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.

Brexit Delay May Loom, But What’s Next?

Brexit Delay May Loom, But What’s Next?
Brexit Delay May Loom, But What’s Next?
February 27, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

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Hacks On UK Financial Services Firms Jump In 2018
Hacks On UK Financial Services Firms Jump In 2018
February 25, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

Data breaches at financial services companies in the U.K. jumped fivefold last year, underscoring how the industry is a prime target for hackers. Get the...

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May Delays Brexit Vote As Late As March 12
May Delays Brexit Vote As Late As March 12
February 25, 2019  |  Economy

British Prime Minister Theresa May has delayed a vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Facebook CEO, UK Officials To Meet Over Fake News, Regulation
Facebook CEO, UK Officials To Meet Over Fake News, Regulation
February 21, 2019  |  Facebook / Meta

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, is holding meetings with U.K. officials on Thursday (Feb. 21) to discuss fake news and new internet regulations....

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Walmart Asda Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock
Walmart Asda Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock
February 21, 2019  |  Retail

It looks like the deal to merge Sainsbury’s with Walmart-owned Asda could be in fatal trouble — after a ruling by the Competition and Markets Authority...

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Challenging The Truths Of Small Business Banking
Challenging The Truths Of Small Business Banking
February 21, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The small business (SMB) banking sector continues to endure seismic disruption from many angles. In the U.K., regulators are cracking down on big bank misconduct...

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UK Government Report Calls On eCommerce Players To Pay More Taxes
UK Government Report Calls On eCommerce Players To Pay More Taxes
February 21, 2019  |  eCommerce

The U.K.’s Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is calling on internet retailers to pay higher taxes to help struggling offline retailers in the country’s...

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FairFX Joins UK’s Faster Payments Scheme
FairFX Joins UK’s Faster Payments Scheme
February 20, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Cross-border payments company FairFX is joining the U.K.’s Faster Payments Scheme after the Bank of England granted the firm settlement accounts. Get the Full Story...

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