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.

Gopuff Moves Across The Pond With Fancy Acquisition
Gopuff Moves Across The Pond With Fancy Acquisition
May 06, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Gopuff is acquiring on-demand delivery platform Fancy as it advances its international expansion plans, according to a Thursday (May 6) press release. The value of...

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Today In Payments Around The World: UK Banks Prepare For Firms Extending BBLS Terms; UN Report Highlights eCommerce Surge
Today In Payments Around The World: UK Banks Prepare For Firms Extending BBLS Terms; UN...
May 03, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, banks in the United Kingdom are bracing for a wave of requests from firms to extend terms...

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UK PMI Points To Strengthening Global Economy
UK PMI Points To Strengthening Global Economy
April 23, 2021  |  Economy

The global economy is tracking for a strong rebound, evidenced by increases in European and Asian manufacturing output and the demand for services, according to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
April 22, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Checkout.com is leading a $110 million funding round for Tamara, while Tribal Credit landed $34.3 million in...

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Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
April 22, 2021  |  International

Companies across 22 sectors in the United Kingdom are undergoing the fastest uptick in significant financial distress in more than seven years, the Financial Times...

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AccessPay, Yapily Team On Treasury Solution
AccessPay, Yapily Team On Treasury Solution
April 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

AccessPay is working on a new treasury solution for corporates enabled by Yapily, which will help thousands of U.K. businesses achieve more transparency into their...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Drury Tapped To Lead Telecom, Tech Banking For Citi; UK Examines Benefits Of ‘Britcoin’
Today In Digital-First Banking: Drury Tapped To Lead Telecom, Tech Banking For Citi; UK Examines...
April 20, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Philip Drury has been chosen to lead an investment banking group for Citigroup that is focused on firms...

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UK Taskforce To Examine Design, Launch Of Digital Pound 
UK Taskforce To Examine Design, Launch Of Digital Pound 
April 19, 2021  |  International

The Bank of England is setting up a task force focused on exploring the design and launch of a digital version of the pound. As...

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Deliveroo And UK Grocer Sainsbury’s Expand Delivery Trial
Deliveroo And UK Grocer Sainsbury’s Expand Delivery Trial
April 18, 2021  |  Delivery

U.K. delivery service Deliveroo will provide goods from around 100 Sainsbury’s stores — up from 10 stores involved in a trial arrangement — under a...

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