U.K.

Justin Sun-Linked Poloniex Placed On Non-Authorized Companies List By UK Regulator After $100M Hack
Microsoft Marks Its Largest UK Investment With Major Focus On AI Development
Alchemy Pay's Expansion Of Payment Options In Europe, UK Vital For Crypto Accessibility
Microsoft Marks Its Largest UK Investment With Major Focus On AI Development
Alchemy Pay's Expansion Of Payment Options In Europe, UK Vital For Crypto Accessibility
UK Tightens Crypto Policies, Holders Should Beware Of Penalties For Unpaid Taxes
Robinhood's Plunge Of 55% In Crypto Trading Revenue Is No Barrier To Launch Its EU Crypto Trading

U.K. Recent News

5 Key Objectives The UK Is Addressing At Its Upcoming Global Artificial Intelligence Summit
The U.K. unveiled its five key objectives for the upcoming global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit scheduled for Nov. 1-2 at Bletchley Park.
UK Law Enforcement Uncovers Illegal Cryptocurrency ATMs
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) conducted a series of intelligence-gathering operations with West Yorkshire Police's Digital Intelligence and Investigation Unit to uncover unregistered cryptocurrency ATMs operating illegally in the U.K. These machines allow customers to purchase or convert funds into crypto assets.
UK Law Enforcement Seeks Crypto-Cop
If you live in the United Kingdom and are hoping to work in Web3 in 2023, there is a new opportunity possible for you.
BoJo Loses His Mojo: Why Did Boris Johnson Resign As UK Prime Minister?
What a difference a day makes. Following yesterday’s bellicose pronouncement before the U.K.
Boris Johnson Ignores Growing Calls From His Party To Resign, Vowing To Continue With His 'Colossal Mandate'
Embattled U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed that he would not step down despite a growing number of resignations from his government and an increasing volume of calls from within his ruling Conservative Party that he needs to leave.
10 Weirdest Facts About Queen Elizabeth II: Her Ties To Duke Ellington, The Beatles And Peppa Pig (But Not LBJ)
This week, the eyes of the world were on London as the U.K. celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her life, the Queen has been both a ubiquitous and elusive individual – she has been the most visible monarch in her nation’s history, but at the same time very few people can claim that they genuinely know her.
UK Inflation Rate At 40-Year High: Report
The U.K.’s annual rate of inflation reached a 40-year high last month, the highest carried by an industrialized nation since the inflationary upswing began last year.
Queen Elizabeth, Citing 'Episodic Mobility Problems,' To Miss Opening Of Parliament For First Time Since 1963
Queen Elizabeth II will not appear at Tuesday's State Opening of Parliament and the reading of the Queen's speech that sets the agenda for the government’s legislative agenda.
UK Plans Increased Big Tech Oversight, But Is Vague On When (Or If) Enforcement Begins
The U.K. government is planning to launch a new regulatory agency that oversees major tech companies, but the launch and dimensions of this agency remain unclear.
Elon Musk Invited Before UK Parliament To Discuss Twitter Takeover
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMSC) of the U.K.’s House of Commons has asked Elon Musk to appear before a hearing regarding his plans for running Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR).
Analysis: Will Rupert Murdoch's TalkTV Succeed Where CNN+ Failed?
This week, the news broadcasting world witnessed the abrupt demise of a highly-touted startup streaming service and the rambunctious arrival of a brash new player.
UK Households, Citing Inflation, Cancel Streaming Subscriptions; Disney+ Records Highest Churn
The economic crisis impacting the U.K. has resulted in a growing number of households canceling at least one streaming service, according to new data study released by the research firm Kantar.
UK Considers Expanding Domestic Energy Resources While Weaning Off Russian Oil: Report
The U.K. government is scrambling to consider different domestic energy resources, including offshore drilling and fracking, in order to transition the country away from its dependence on Russian energy.
Analysis: Could Disney Really Cause Netflix To Lose 750,000 UK Subscribers?
A media research analyst is warning that Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) could see the defection of as many 750,000 subscribers in the U.K. with the loss of several older U.S.
UK Reports First Omicron Death, PM Johnson Encourages Boosters
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his nation’s first death from the omicron variant of COVID-19. What Happened: The BBC reported that Johnson alerted reporters to the fatality during a visit to a vaccination center.
UK PM Johnson Orders New Mandates To Halt Omicron Variant From Spreading
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced a new set of draconian mandates designed to halt the spread of the Omicron variant. What Happened: Johnson’s requirements, dubbed “Plan B,” include a new guidance on encouraging work from home and the mandatory use of face masks in all indoor venues except for restaurants and pubs.
More Than $200M Lost To Crypto Fraud In UK This Year
According to the City of London Police, more than 146 million pounds ($200 million) has been lost to cryptocurrency fraud since the start of 2021.   The amount of money allegedly lost in 2021 is 30% more than all of 2020. 
US Private Equity Firm Bids $9.65 Billion For UK Grocery Chain Morrisons: What You Need To Know
The British grocery chain WM Morrison Supermarkets ADR (OTC: MRWSY) was one step closer to acquisition from the U.S. private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) following an auction that ended with a $9.65 billion bid.
UN Agency Bans UK Stamps From Disputed Indian Ocean Islands
A long-simmering territorial dispute between the U.K. and Mauritius over the ownership of a mostly unoccupied archipelago in the Indian Ocean has taken a bizarre twist with a United Nations agency declaring U.K. postage stamps can no longer be used within the disputed territory.
Philip Morris International Vows To End UK Cigarette Sales Within 10 Years
Tobacco company Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has announced a goal to cease cigarette sales in the U.K. within the next 10 years.
UK Targets Disney, Netflix And Amazon With New Streaming Regulations
Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) are facing the prospect of U.K.
Disney To Close All But One Of Its UK Stores: What You Need To Know, Guv'nor
Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly planning to close all but one of its Disney Stores in the U.K. as the company shifts from brick-and-mortar to online retailing.
Amazon-backed UK Food Delivery Firm Deliveroo To Offer $69 Million Worth Of Shares To Customers
British online food delivery company Deliveroo has announced that it will make 50 million pounds', or $69 million, worth of shares available to its customers in its upcoming IPO.