Research Briefing
UK defence spending
A summary of UK defence spending, including recent trends, spending plans, and international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
UN at 80: The General Assembly
As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.
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Research Briefing
UK trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Government statements and guidance in 2026
UK trade guidance and policy on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Published in July 2026.
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Research Briefing
Humanitarian impact of conflicts on older people
Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This briefing summarises the incidence of conflict and lists resources on its impact on older people.
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Research Briefing
What are the current trends in global aid funding in 2026?
July 2026 marks one year since USAID’s closure. The world’s major aid donors – Germany, the UK, France, Japan and the US – are all cutting their aid budgets.
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Research Briefing
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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Research Briefing
Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
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Research Briefing
Seizing the shadow fleet
The UK has started to intercept sanctioned ships. This briefing explains the domestic and international rules that apply to enforcing sanctions at sea.
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Research Briefing
Denmark: 2026 election and new coalition government
Following the Danish election on 24 March 2026, Mette Frederiksen has been appointed to serve a third term as prime minister, leading a minority coalition government.
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Research Briefing
How are diplomats appointed?
Diplomatic representatives of the United Kingdom to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, usually on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
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Research Briefing
Freedom of religion or belief in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Sudan will take place from 1:50 pm to 3:10pm on Thursday 11 June 2026.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2014 – 2021)
Commons Library papers, Committee reports, parliamentary material and UK Government press releases since Crimea was seized by pro-Russian forces in 2014.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2022 to present)
Commons Library papers, Committee reports, parliamentary material and UK Government press releases since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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