The UK’s Overseas Territories and sanctions against Russia
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories? What progress has been made on beneficial ownership registers?

Can credit unions ever live up to governments' hopes?
Credit Unions (476 KB , PDF)
Credit Unions are often small savings and loans institutions with a strong community tie or bond. They are often run by a combination of paid and voluntary staff. Credit unions have a relatively small presence in the UK with the exception of Northern Ireland.
They have enjoyed broad political support actross successive governments and they have received sustained legislative and financial support to expand their operations, largely because they have seemed to provide an answer to a number of social or economic problems. However, the simple fact that they are in the midst of yet another ‘growth’ initiative after so many that have gone before, suggests that there are reasons why they have never met all the expectations of governments past and present.
Credit Unions (476 KB , PDF)
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories? What progress has been made on beneficial ownership registers?
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is at "ping pong" and will next be considered in the House of Commons on 10 June 2025.