Law and Government

UK minimum wage 2026: National Living Wage rises to £12.71 on 1 April. What it means for margins, retail and hospitality demand, and compliance. Investor takeaways.

Diego Garcia dispute tests US-UK relations as Trump urges London to keep Chagos Islands sovereignty, ahead of US–Mauritius talks. Investor takeaways for defense and energy.

Ryanair may defy new UK dual‑passport checks as UK ETA changes start 25 Feb. We explain uk passport rules dual citiz, Ryanair boarding policy risks, and how this could impact RYAAY stock today.

Quebec police seize 13 properties worth C$13.5M tied to a tax fraud investigation involving Benoit Laliberte. What it means for investors, compliance, and risk.

George W. Bush essay on George Washington humility sparks leadership debate and market focus. What UK investors should watch across sterling, FTSE earnings, and gilts.

Schwerin break-ins spur home security demand and raise insurance claims risk. Two suspects detained after about 20 garden huts hit in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s talks with Trump keep US–Iran negotiations alive while hinting at force, lifting Gulf oil risk. What Singapore investors should watch and how to hedge now.

Diego Garcia dispute widens a US-UK policy split, weighing on Indian Ocean security and Iran scenarios. What this means for German investors tracking defense and UK risk.

Osnabrück insolvency at 100-year bike shop Zweirad Röwer signals strain in specialty retail. We map risks for suppliers, landlords, and insurers after February 19 updates.

Diego Garcia faces political tension as Trump rebukes a UK–Mauritius sovereignty deal with a 99-year lease-back. What it means for Canada’s security, trade, and investors.