The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a landmark shift in the regulation of contactless card payments in the United Kingdom. From 19 March 2026, the long-standing £100 cap on contactless
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a landmark shift in the regulation of contactless card payments in the United Kingdom. From 19 March 2026, the long-standing £100 cap on contactless
Britain’s largest banks have seen their valuations soar by over £5bn after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled a smaller than anticipated car finance compensation pot. Shares in Close Brothers
London’s top high street banks suffered a sharp fall in market value as concerns mounted over a potential windfall tax rise to shore up government finances. More than £6 billion
A wave of IT failures struck major UK banks on Friday, leaving thousands of customers unable to access their accounts on payday. The disruption affected customers of TSB, Nationwide, First
The potential takeover of Seven & i by Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) indeed represents a significant moment in the global convenience store industry. If the acquisition goes through, it would not






