Research Briefing
The forthcoming national security strategy 2025: FAQ
The UK will publish a new national security strategy before the NATO summit in June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Lebanon: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Lebanon's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Debate Pack
Government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for Wednesday 5 March 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Sarah Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
UK to reduce aid to 0.3% of gross national income from 2027
The UK will reduce aid spending to 0.3% of gross national income in 2027 (the lowest level since 1999) to fund higher defence spending.
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Insight
UK to reduce aid to 0.3% of gross national income from 2027
The UK will reduce aid spending to 0.3% of gross national income in 2027 (the lowest level since 1999) to fund higher defence spending.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day Debate: Spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
On Wednesday 5 March 2025, there will be an Estimates Day Debate on the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The debate topic was proposed by Sarah Champion MP and Dame Emily Thornberry MP, the respective chairs of the Commons International Development and Foreign Affairs Committees.
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Research Briefing
Bahrain: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Qatar: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
UK aid: spending reductions since 2020 and outlook from 2024/25
UK aid spending has fallen to 0.5% of gross national income. What has this meant for aid spending, and what plans has the government set out?
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Debate Pack
UK government advice on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling
A Westminster Hall debate on 'UK government advice on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling' is scheduled for Tuesday 11 February 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Al Pinkerton MP.
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Research Briefing
Debt relief for low-income countries
How much debt do low income countries owe, and what is the impact of debt on development? The briefing also discusses UK and global initiatives on debt relief.
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Debate Pack
UK-US bilateral relationship
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK-US bilateral relationship is scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
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Research Briefing
UK cases at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975
This paper lists brief details of cases against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Debate Pack
United Nations International Day of Education 2025
A Westminster Hall debate on the United Nations International Day of Education will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 1:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.
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