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.
Explore the UK Autumn Budget 2025 and its impact on businesses. From rising wages and tax changes to business rates and EV fleet costs, discover sector-specific insights and practical strategies to protect margins and thrive in 2026.
UK SMEs face rising business rates, higher taxes and growing overhead costs. Discover what these increases are, what they mean, their impact and how smarter payments, open banking and automation can help cut costs and protect margins.
In October 2025, the UK retail and hospitality sector was rocked by Pizza Hut closures, Betfred’s tax warning, and Greggs’ price rise, highlighting the sector strain, while Tesco’s AI success proved that faster, smarter payment systems can protect profits and drive resilience.
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 latest rate cut, bringing the Bank Rate down to 4%, together with advances in open banking, offers UK small businesses new opportunities to strengthen cash flow and build more resilient financial strategies.
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.
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.
Discover the best modern retail POS systems for UK shops in 2025. Our comprehensive guide compares top providers like Square, Lightspeed, and Shopify on features, price, compliance, setup, and more, helping you choose the right point of sale system for your retail business.
In 2025, UK retail is buzzing with change. A time where simplicity and people-first values are as important as the latest tech. Blended online and in-store shopping is rising, our beloved high streets are facing challenges and making payments easy and fair is more crucial than ever.
