Research Briefing
Changes to the UK trade remedies system
Proposed changes would give the government power to initiate dumping, subsidy or safeguard investigations, aligning with other jurisdictions.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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Debate Pack
Role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade
A debate on the role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Martin Rhodes MP.
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Research Briefing
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
A bill intended to increase statutory limits on the amount of financial support the government can give to industry and exports.
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Research Briefing
The impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy
A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by James MacCleary MP
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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
Trade, supply chains and workers’ rights
A briefing on trade, supply chains and workers' rights, prepared for a breakout session of the sixth UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) meeting.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia: Targeting third countries
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced sanctions.
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Research Briefing
UK steel safeguards
The UK is reviewing steel safeguard tariffs and quotas amid global trade uncertainty. These measures aim to protect domestic producers from import surges.
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Research Briefing
The UK Sanctions Framework
The UK sanctions framework is a significant set of powers to sanction individuals, businesses, and states. This paper explains the current operation of sanctions in the UK.
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Research Briefing
What is a trade deal? UK-US trade talks since 2020
As UK-US trade talks evolve, flexible arrangements and the Economic Prosperity Deal raise questions about legal form and parliamentary scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to provide services in each other’s markets.
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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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Debate Pack
Government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing sector
On Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 9:30am, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing industry. The debate is sponsored by Rebecca Paul MP.
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Insight
Economic update: Trade tariffs lower growth forecasts
International organisations have lowered their growth forecasts since the US imposed tariffs on goods imports in April.
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