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Global Fintech Shifts Into High Gear: Mastercard Bridges China, Airwallex Bets Big on Europe
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Global Fintech Shifts Into High Gear: Mastercard Bridges China, Airwallex Bets Big on Europe

Two landmark expansions from Mastercard and Airwallex signal a new era for cross-border B2B payments: one deepening China’s financial corridors, the other mounting a billion-dollar advance on European incumbents.

Experian and OpenAI Bring Credit Data at Consumer Fingertips With OpenAI Integration
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Experian and OpenAI Bring Credit Data at Consumer Fingertips With OpenAI Integration

On of the authorised credit reporting agencies, Experian aims to help potential borrowers understand the benchmark credit score ratings in simpler terms, letting ChatGPT users in UK to access average credit score data for their location or demographic group.

Revolut’s UK Banking Licence Signals London’s Growing Lead as Global Fintech Hub
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Revolut’s UK Banking Licence Signals London’s Growing Lead as Global Fintech Hub

London’s position as a global financial technology powerhouse gained new momentum this week as fintech giant Revolut received full regulatory approval to operate as a bank in the United Kingdom. The development comes as new industry data indicate that London has overtaken both New York and San Francisco to become the world’s leading fintech hub, […]

Why Payment Technology Is Now Central to the Restaurant Experience, Especially on Mother’s Day
Fintech & Ecommerce

Why Payment Technology Is Now Central to the Restaurant Experience, Especially on Mother’s Day

New research from Lloyds Merchant Services reveals how contactless payments, mobile wallets and integrated systems are reshaping hospitality and restaurant experience, and why busy occasions like Mother’s Day put the spotlight squarely on checkout.

Fintech Startups Expand Their Ambitions Wanting to Be Your Phone, Your Paycheck, and Your Portfolio
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech Startups Expand Their Ambitions Wanting to Be Your Phone, Your Paycheck, and Your Portfolio

Three fintech launches this week reveal how far the industry startups have moved beyond banking: a business app that now includes a mobile plan, a wage-access card for UAE workers, and a Brazilian super-app that pulls in investments from rival institutions.

Cashless Retail on the Rise: UK Shops Join Global Shift Away From Cash
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Cashless Retail on the Rise: UK Shops Join Global Shift Away From Cash

A growing number of retailers are abandoning cash payments as digital transactions continue to dominate consumer spending habits worldwide.

Revolut Selected by the FCA to Test a Pound-Pegged Stablecoin in the UK
Blockchain & Crypto

Revolut Selected by the FCA to Test a Pound-Pegged Stablecoin in the UK

The UK’s financial regulator has chosen Revolut and three other firms to trial stablecoin issuance under supervised conditions. It is the first live test of its kind in Britain, and a direct input into rules that will govern the entire sector from 2027.

England’s SEND Overhaul: What the White Paper Actually Changes and What It Doesn’t
Society & Lifestyle

England’s SEND Overhaul: What the White Paper Actually Changes and What It Doesn’t

The UK government has unveiled its most significant shake-up to special educational needs support in England in a decade. The headline that Education, Health and Care Plans will eventually be reserved for the most complex cases has alarmed many families. But the picture is considerably more complicated than that.

Kwik Fit Begins Accepting American Express Cards at All UK Centres
Fintech & Ecommerce

Kwik Fit Begins Accepting American Express Cards at All UK Centres

Drivers across the UK can now pay for MOTs, tyres, servicing, and other vehicle work with an American Express card — both in Kwik Fit centre and online.

UK Graduate Job Listings Fall Below 10,000 for the First Time on Record
Finance & Economics

UK Graduate Job Listings Fall Below 10,000 for the First Time on Record

Graduate vacancies in January dropped to their lowest level since tracking began in 2016 — nearly halving in a single year, as a deteriorating jobs market squeezes young people hardest.

Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, Standard Chartered: Big Moves in Global Banking and Payments 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, Standard Chartered: Big Moves in Global Banking and Payments 2026

Branch expansions, banking service overhauls, fintech tie-ups, and stablecoin forecasts: here’s how major banks like Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, and Standard Chartered are adapting to the changing global finance landscape in 2026.

Beyond Cards and Wallets: eBay Shoppers in UK Can Now Use Pay by Bank While E-Commerce Giant Invests in TrueLayer
Fintech & Ecommerce

Beyond Cards and Wallets: eBay Shoppers in UK Can Now Use Pay by Bank While E-Commerce Giant Invests in TrueLayer

eBay has rolled out a Pay by Bank payment option at checkout for UK buyers, who increasingly turn to open banking payments, through a strategic partnership with TrueLayer platform that processes over 40% of open banking transactions in the country.

Airport FX Giant Travelex Adds 150,000 Members in 10 Months as Loyalty Push Gains Momentum
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airport FX Giant Travelex Adds 150,000 Members in 10 Months as Loyalty Push Gains Momentum

Global foreign exchange specialist Travelex International Limited has signed up more than 150,000 members to its new UK loyalty programme, Travelex Plus, less than a year after launch, underscoring renewed momentum in the travel money market as international travel demand remains resilient.

Airlines & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 Approaching: Come to Discuss AI, Fraud, and the Future of B2B Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airlines & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 Approaching: Come to Discuss AI, Fraud, and the Future of B2B Payments

The airline and travel payments industry is entering a pivotal moment as AI-driven innovations, regulatory changes, and evolving B2B payment models converge. The Airline & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 (ATPS B2B 2026), taking place 24–25 February, promises to provide industry leaders with actionable insights into these rapidly shifting dynamics.

Airline & Travel Payments Summit B2B 2026
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Airline & Travel Payments Summit B2B 2026

Fueling the Future of Travel Payments — Airline & Travel Payments Summit B2B, February 24–25, 2026, London, UK

AI Tools Become Common in Job Applications Across U.S. and UK
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AI Tools Become Common in Job Applications Across U.S. and UK

A growing number of jobseekers in the United States and the United Kingdom are turning to artificial intelligence to support applications, with usage highest among Millennials and office-based workers.