The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
King Charles III: First year of the reign
A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.
The Pupil Premium
Provides an overview of policy on the pupil premium since its introduction in 2011, including funding levels, eligibility criteria, and accountability
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: Timeline and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and its allies and partners since Russia invaded the country in February 2022?
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pay 2023/24
The armed forces will receive a 5% pay rise in 2023. This briefing explains how pay is decided and recent pay awards.
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Research Briefing
UK defence personnel statistics
This briefing provides information on how UK armed forces personnel statistics are measured and discusses current and historic strength levels. Statistics on the diversity of the armed forces, inflow and outflow rates, and surplus/deficits of strength against targets are also discussed.
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Research Briefing
Security guarantees to Ukraine
President Zelenskyy has been seeking a firm commitment regarding Ukraine's accession to the NATO alliance. What was agreed at the NATO summit in Vilnius in July 2023?
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Debate Pack
NATO Parliamentary Assembly and NATO Summit 2023 in Vilnius
A Westminster Hall debate on the "NATO Parliamentary Assembly and NATO Summit 2023 in Vilnius" will take place on Thursday 6 July 2023, from 3:10-4:30pm. The debate will be led by Alec Shelbrooke MP.
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Debate Pack
Srebrenica Memorial Week
A Westminster Hall debate on Srebrenica Memorial Week is scheduled for Tuesday 4 July 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Yasmin Qureshi MP.
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Research Briefing
Russia’s use of nuclear threats during the Ukraine conflict
In March 2023 Russia announced that it would deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. The move is another step in Russia's increasing nuclear rhetoric associated with the conflict in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Instability in Russia: Prigozhin’s armed rebellion
Events over 23-24 June 2023, saw the leader of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, exiled to Belarus after attempting an armed rebellion in Russia.
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Research Briefing
What is NATO?
This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK Veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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