Arms export licences for sales to Israel
A Westminster Hall debate on arms export licences for sales to Israel is scheduled for Tuesday 12 December 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Zarah Sultana MP.
UK amends its criteria for arms exports
This paper discusses changes to the licencing criteria for strategic exports from the UK.
Progress on UK free trade agreement negotiations
This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements.
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Research Briefing
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK will join the CPTPP, an Asia-Pacific trade bloc. This briefing paper explains the Government's reasons for joining, reaction from business and civil society and the next steps before the agreement comes into force.
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Research Briefing
Touring artists and the UK-EU economic partnership
After the UK exit from the EU, performing artists have additional administrative requirements when touring in the EU and UK. This briefing gives an overview of the current arrangements and artists' calls for improvements.
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Research Briefing
Trade: Key Economic Indicators
Latest statistics on UK's trade performance and balance of payments
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK trade with the Commonwealth
This note gives some key statistics on UK-Commonwealth trade.
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Research Briefing
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23
This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its report stage on 25 October 2023.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Debate Pack
UK export performance
There will be a general debate on UK export performance in the Commons chamber on Monday 18th September
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Research Briefing
Taiwan: History, politics and UK relations
This briefing looks at Taiwan’s history and politics, membership of international organisations, and relationship with other states, including the UK.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK trade with Ireland
Ireland is one of the UK's largest trading partners. This note gives some key statistics on UK-Ireland trade.
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Research Briefing
Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] 2022-23
This Bill removes the legal impediment to using electronic trade documents.
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Research Briefing
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI
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Research Briefing
Procurement Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Procurement Bill would reform the way public authorities purchase goods, services and public works. This briefing has been prepared ahead of the Bill’s report stage in the House of Commons on 13 June 2023.
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