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UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
June 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. government, in the wake of the terrorist attack over the weekend, is increasing its calls for governments around the world to work together...

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UK Endures Q1 Insolvency Spike
UK Endures Q1 Insolvency Spike
June 01, 2017  |  B2B Payments

U.K. business insolvencies are up, according to new analysis from Hudson Weir. The London-based insolvency firm released the latest data this week and called attention...

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Food Ordering Startup Delivery Hero Makes Second Acquisition In Six Months
Food Ordering Startup Delivery Hero Makes Second Acquisition In Six Months
May 31, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Berlin-based Delivery Hero has made its second acquisition in six months, buying Kuwaiti rival Carriage for an undisclosed price. According to Business Insider, the acquisition...

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Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
May 25, 2017  |  International

The exodus fomented by Brexit may be quickening.   As noted by sources including CNN Money, data shows that 117,000 individuals, who have citizenship in European...

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Brexit Tracker: Amazon UK Hiring, Tech Sector Downfalls, And The Bre-xodus Begins?
Brexit Tracker: Amazon UK Hiring, Tech Sector Downfalls, And The Bre-xodus Begins?
March 02, 2017  |  Brexit

It can be hard to tell exactly how Brexit Britain is faring during this time of uncertainty – reports highlight that either things aren’t as...

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Giving UK Hospitality A Reboot With Full-Service Payments
Giving UK Hospitality A Reboot With Full-Service Payments
February 01, 2017  |  Payments As A Service

In a sea of small businesses, what does it take to stand out? For the January Payments as a Service Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Lee...

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Payments as a Service Tracker: Beacon Of Hope For UK Merchants?
Payments as a Service Tracker: Beacon Of Hope For UK Merchants?
January 31, 2017  |  Payments As A Service

In a sea of small businesses, what does it take to stand out? For the January Payments as a Service Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Lee...

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Brexit Leading To Bigger Grocery Bills In Britain
Brexit Leading To Bigger Grocery Bills In Britain
August 03, 2016  |  International

Supermarket prices rose about 1 percent in July in the United Kingdom, the second straight month prices have increased, which seems to suggest more fallout from...

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UK And Korea Create FinTech Bridge
UK And Korea Create FinTech Bridge
July 25, 2016  |  International

With FinTech startups exploding on the scene, U.K. and Korea want to make it easier for both companies to invest in the financial technology sector, creating...

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