The discussion on the implementation of public beneficial ownership registries for companies in the UK overseas territories continues in the UK Parliament. This is reported by MercoPress.
Members of the British Parliament have urged the government to apply pressure on the authorities of the British Virgin Islands to ensure the transparency of the beneficial ownership of companies. This is reported by The Guardian.
Starting 9 December 2024, the UK Land Registry will implement its first fee increase in over a decade, a move expected to generate an additional £27 million annually. The adjustment has sparked attention, particularly for its impact on the real estate sector, where access to accurate property information is crucial.
The UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Companies House) has implemented the GOV.UK One Login access technology for certain services of its digital platform. The Trade Register has become the last of the forty UK government services to use this electronic tool, Public Technology reports, citing Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
