MARKET ENGAGEMENT: LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING AND DEBT

LONDON, Jan. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are inviting views from organisations currently providing or interested in providing Housing and Debt advice under a Standard Civil Contract 2024. These sessions are an opportunity for providers to share insights, raise concerns, and help us understand barriers to service delivery in areas with low uptake. The LAA will be running the following online Microsoft Teams sessions: Event Schedule: * North East -...


UNCLAIMED ESTATES LIST REINSTATED FOLLOWING REVIEW

LONDON, Jan. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list has been reinstated following a review of its publication. Publication of the list was suspended in July 2025 following allegations of fraud within the probate system. The review found no evidence the Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list has been the source of fraud. However, the Bona Vacantia Division (BVD) has concluded it is prudent to restrict the data provided to p...


UK AND ECUADOR JOIN FORCES TO TACKLE COCAINE TRADE AT SOURCE

LONDON, Jan. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Latin America Minister visits Ecuador to deepen security ties and work to disrupt cocaine trade at source * Joint action aims to protect communities in both countries * Minister also to spotlight UK innovation and investment with Welsh-owned Hydro Industries and climate leadership in the Galapagos The UK and Ecuador are working side by side to stop cocaine flooding the streets of Europe, Minister for Latin ...


STRONGER PARENTAL LEAVE RIGHTS TO GIVE MILLIONS OF WORKING FAMILIES THE "SECURITY THEY DESERVE"

LONDON, Jan. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 18 million workers across the UK tobenefitfrom stronger protections at work, with most insecure workers set to gain the most. * New day one rights from April confirmed for parental leave, whilstbereavedpartnersset togainfurtherrights topaternity leave. * Changes create more secure jobs and raise living standards, ensuring economic growth is felt by working people in every part of theUK. Millions o...


UK TO DEVELOP NEW DEEP STRIKE BALLISTIC MISSILE FOR UKRAINE

LONDON, Jan. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New ballistic missile could carry a 200kg warhead over a range of more than 500 kilometres. * Missile will provide Ukraine a long range-punch to counter Russian aggression * Project aims to boost UK defence industry, supporting innovation and growth while stepping up support for Ukraine into 2026. The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine's firepower to defend itself from Putin's w...


HOW WELL IS YOUR COUNCIL FIXING YOUR ROADS?

LONDON, Jan. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new red, amber, green ratings let public see which local highway authorities are fixing potholes effectively * government's record £7.3 billion funding announced at budget is helping councils get on with fixing nation's roads * record investment will drive real improvement, saving drivers money by preventing costly repairs and restoring pride in communities Drivers across England can now see how well thei...


Why Cost Transparency is Becoming Central with Zero Brokerage Accounts

India, Jan. 10 -- With the rise of zero brokerage trading accounts, cost transparency has become one of the most important factors for investors and traders. Zero brokerage accounts can significantly reduce traditional commission charges, which is helpful for many new users, especially beginners and frequent traders.However, "zero brokerage" doesn't always mean zero cost. Brokers may still charge regulatory and statutory fees such as Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, stamp duty, exchange fe...


The Shift Towards Transparency as Investors Choose a Zero Brokerage Trading Account

India, Jan. 10 -- In India, the stock market has provided opportunities for investors to grow their wealth, but for many years, investors had to deal with confusing fees and hidden charges when buying or selling stocks. The traditional brokerage models have relied mainly on these charges, often making trading complex and expensive. These days, a new trend of zero brokerage charges has made the trading experience not only simple but also budget-friendly. This article explains how zero brokerage t...


Put-Call Ratio Gains Importance as Derivatives Participation Grows

India, Jan. 10 -- Over the past few years, faster growth in derivatives trading has brought a big change in how investors look into market sentiment. As more retail and institutional investors engage in options trading, traditional indicators are being reviewed for how useful they still are. One indicator that now stands out is the put-call ratio (PCR), which has become very important as derivatives participation keeps growing.Nowadays, as more people use options to trade and manage risk, the pu...


UK Tender Notice: Social Media monitoring tool

LONDON, Jan. 9 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) Industry: Multimedia networks Description: 1.2.3. Ofqual communications are seeking a comprehensive social and media monitoring platform that combines three core capabilities: social media management (including listening across major platforms and forums with sentiment analysis, crisis alerts, content scheduli...