Major Contactless Payment Changes for UK Supermarkets Set for March 2026 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 contactless payments fca supermarkets limits fraudsecurity retail banks pin consumer A major shift in contactless payment rules is on the horizon, set to impact UK shoppers at supermarket tills by March 19, 2026. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will grant banks and card providers the authority to set … Read More
The High Street Exodus: A Look at the Retail and Banking Closures Saturday, April 19, 2025 high street retail banks closures online stores business competition consumer spending fashion whsmith homebase santander morrisons national insurance price levels center for retail research pwc uk business rates The decline of Britain’s High Street is accelerating, as a new interactive map has revealed the closure of over 200 major retailer and bank branches in 2025. This rapid decrease in physical stores is impacting every region of … Read More