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Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates at 5.25%

Last Thursday, June 20, the Bank of England, during its regular meeting, decided to keep interest rates at 5.25%.

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Bupa Private Health Insurance Plans

In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your health is more important than ever, and having the right insurance coverage can provide peace of mind. Among the plethora of options available in the UK, Bupa stands out as a trusted and reliable choice for many individuals and families. Let’s dive into the world of Bupa […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

SumUp Partners Adyen to Speed Up Payouts for Global SMEs

SumUp and Adyen established a strategic partnership to provide small and micro merchants in Europe and the UK with faster access to their money and full control over their finances.

Finance & Economics

UK Inflation Falls to 2%

In May, the United Kingdom’s inflation rate fell back against the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in almost three years.

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Fintech Zilch Taps Deutsche Bank to Raise £100 Million Debt

Fintech company Zilch Technology Ltd., which is based in the United Kingdom, raised 100 million pounds ($127 million) as part of the deal on securitized debt financing.

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CuspAI Raises $30 Million

CuspAI, a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, was able to secure $30 million.

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UK Unemployment Hits 2.5-Year High

In the United Kingdom, unemployment unexpectedly rose, reaching its highest level in more than two and a half years.

Science & Technology

UK Tech Bosses Urge Focus on AI Skills in High-Stakes Election

Currently, in the United Kingdom, local executives in the technology area and entrepreneurs declare their desire for the next government of this country to focus on the development of skills related to artificial intelligence and on fiscal measures aimed at providing conditions for the implementation of the economic growth process.

Finance & Economics

NatWest Introduces Mastercard Business Savings to UK Debit Cards

NatWest Group, a UK-based banking firm serving commercial, retail, and private banking markets, recently partnered with Mastercard to reward small businesses with savings perks. The company introduced Mastercard Business Savings to its business debit card holders in the UK. The move aims to provide small and medium businesses with valuable savings opportunities. It offers cashback […]

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Monzo Reports First Profitable Year

Neobank Monzo has recorded the first profitable year in its entire history, as a result of which this virtual lender, relying on positive financial indicators, is now planning to scale up its activities.

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Visa Launches AI-Powered Fraud Detection Service in UK

Visa has launched a real-time artificial intelligence-based fraud detection service in the United Kingdom.

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UK Inflation Slows

In the United Kingdom, the inflation rate in April was the lowest in almost three years.

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UK Regulators Fine Citi

In the United Kingdom, local regulators imposed a fine of 62 million pounds ($79 million) on bank Citi, which head office is located in New York.

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UK Seeks to More Transparency Into AI Models

The media reports that local authorities in the United Kingdom are currently working to increase the transparency of the training process by technology companies of their artificial intelligence models.

Finance & Economics

UK Economy Escapes Recession

The economy of the United Kingdom has left the recession zone, as evidenced by the fact that in the first quarter of the current year, the local gross domestic product (GDP) showed growth of 0.6% compared to the previous three months.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Monzo Raises $190 Million

British neobank Monzo on Wednesday, May 8, announced that it had managed to raise investments for $190 million.