The Wonderful team writes about Open Banking payments technology: from cost savings, security and settlement improvements, to third party integrations, fintech regulation and mobile apps.
UK businesses face rising taxes, higher rates, and slowing growth, putting pressure on margins across every sector. This guide explains the challenges ahead and how smarter payment systems, open banking, and automation can help firms cut costs and build resilience.
In October 2025, UK retail and hospitality face major change. Pizza Hut closures, Betfred’s tax warning, and Greggs’ price rise highlight sector strain, while Tesco’s AI success proves that faster, smarter payment systems can protect profits and drive resilience.
The JLR cyberattack revealed deep vulnerabilities in the UK automotive supply chain just as EV growth accelerates. This analysis explores how cyber threats, supply disruptions, and outdated payment systems threaten the sector and why smarter financial resilience is essential.
JD.com’s expansion into the UK and Europe is reshaping eCommerce. With Gen Z driving mobile-first, seamless experiences, retailers must adopt modern payment technology to stay competitive, optimise conversions, and win customer loyalty.
Claire’s decline and Primark’s success show how UK retailers must embrace digital transformation, omnichannel strategy, and payment innovation to stay competitive in 2025.
The Bank of England's 4% interest rate cut provides UK small businesses a chance to modernise payments, boost cash flow, and future-proof their finance strategies.
Future-proof your UK payment infrastructure. Discover how AI drives cost savings via adaptive routing, enhances security, and enables agentic commerce. This guide empowers business leaders to navigate AI-enhanced gateways and the evolving regulatory landscape.
UK restaurant failures are surging, with even award-winners like Eat the Bird and celebrity-backed Neat Burger closing. While many shut their doors, smart operators are turning challenges into advantages by embracing digital transformation and payment innovations.
UK retail faces an unprecedented crisis as physical stores struggle with rising costs and declining footfall while eCommerce becomes mainstream. Is there a solution? This blog explains how retailers can stay competitive by embracing digital platforms, social commerce, and modern payment tech.
The UK driving test backlog has hit 24 weeks, but smart driving schools are turning the crisis into a high-profit opportunity. With rising demand, premium pricing, and modern tech like open banking, instructors can boost earnings and build resilient, future-ready businesses.
Explore key tourism industry trends shaping UK travel in 2025 and beyond. From AI and automation to solo travel and sustainability, this guide helps UK tour operators and travel agencies thrive in a fast-evolving, tech-driven eco-system.
Rising business rates and card fees are straining Britain’s high streets. Even £5bn may not be enough to preserve retail heritage. This blog explores the root causes and shares payment solutions and cost-saving strategies for UK shop owners and retailers.
This blog explores why traditional UK pubs are closing at an alarming rate. From rising energy bills and card fees to shrinking margins, we break down the hidden costs behind the crisis and highlight cost-saving solutions that payment providers can offer.
