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.

Volkswagen Applies For UK Banking License

Volkswagen Applies For UK Banking License
Volkswagen Applies For UK Banking License
November 06, 2017  |  Loans

German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) has confirmed it is in the process of applying for a U.K. banking license that will enable it to continue providing...

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Coutts Bank Turns Attention To Younger Clientele
Coutts Bank Turns Attention To Younger Clientele
October 16, 2017  |  Banking

In banking news, London-based Coutts Bank, one of the world’s oldest banks, is proving an old dog can learn new tricks. With more than 325...

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ASOS Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery
ASOS Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery
October 13, 2017  |  Retail

For those who feel the need to look fashionable in an instant, online fashion and beauty store ASOS now has their backs, according to a...

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Despite Natural Disasters And Late Payments, SMBs Remain Encouraged
Despite Natural Disasters And Late Payments, SMBs Remain Encouraged
October 09, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A hurricane-sized hiccup in U.S. small business hiring, a generational gap in SMB optimism and a slew of stubborn U.K. small firms: These are a...

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European Commission Proposal Consolidates Power Over Financial Industry
European Commission Proposal Consolidates Power Over Financial Industry
September 21, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

In an effort to extend the European Union’s (EU) control over the financial industry following Brexit, the European Commission released a proposal on Wednesday (Sept. 20)...

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Higher Costs Loom For SMBs Post-Brexit
Higher Costs Loom For SMBs Post-Brexit
September 05, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

In Europe, Brexit may be setting up to have an outsized effect on small and mid-sized firms, hitting them in the form of higher costs...

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Square Debuts U.K. Pop-Up Store To Help High Street Merchants Boost Sales
Square Debuts U.K. Pop-Up Store To Help High Street Merchants Boost Sales
September 05, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

Square has opened its first pop-up store in the U.K., following the company’s first store opening in New York City last month. Get the Full...

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Barclays Deluged With Complaints Over New Investment Website
Barclays Deluged With Complaints Over New Investment Website
September 04, 2017  |  Banking

Barclays, the U.K. financial firm, is having a tough go of it with its new DIY investment website, with customers facing all sorts of problems...

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