Research Briefing
UK arms exports to Israel
This briefing provides information on UK arms exports to Israel, the arms export licensing system and the government’s reviews of existing licences to Israel.
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Debate Pack
Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans
A debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Debate Pack
UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
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Research Briefing
Funding for the Cadet Expansion Programme
The Department for Education will end its grant for cadet forces in 2024–25, although Ministry of Defence funding will continue.
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Insight
Funding for the Cadet Expansion Programme
The Department for Education will end its grant for cadet forces in 2024–25, although Ministry of Defence funding will continue.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces housing: Maintenance issues
The condition, maintenance and repair of service accommodation has long been an issue for UK armed forces personnel.
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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Research Briefing
Libya: Political developments since 2011
Libya remains divided geographically and politically with rival administrations governing the eastern and western parts of the country.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform
The government spends billions of pounds each year on defence equipment. This briefing explores how successive governments have approached defence acquisition.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement: The Procurement Act 2023 and the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011
From October 2024 the Procurement Act 2023 will replace the current Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 that oversee defence procurement.
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Research Briefing
Reforming global institutions: Africa’s perspective
This briefing looks at African perspectives on reforming international institutions and the multilateral system.
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Research Briefing
AUKUS pillar 2: Advanced capabilities
What advanced capabilities are the UK, Australia and the US developing under the AUKUS security partnership?
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Research Briefing
The service complaints system
The service complaints system enables serving and former personnel to complain about and seek redress on matters relating to their service.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform: The single source contract regulations
The single source contract framework regulates defence contracts that are awarded without competition.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces pay 2024/25
Armed forces personnel will receive a 6% pay rise for 2024/25. This is in line with the recommendation of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB).
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