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    The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system

    Friday, 17 July, 2026

    Non-EU nationals will soon need an authorisation before they travel to the EU and will have to go through new automated biometric checks at the border

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Europe
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    UN at 80: The General Assembly

    Thursday, 16 July, 2026

    As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.

    • Research Briefing
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    UK trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Government statements and guidance in 2026

    Wednesday, 08 July, 2026

    UK trade guidance and policy on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Published in July 2026.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Institutions
    • International law
  • Research Briefing

    Humanitarian impact of conflicts on older people

    Monday, 06 July, 2026

    Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This briefing summarises the incidence of conflict and lists resources on its impact on older people.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    UK rearmament and warfighting readiness

    Monday, 06 July, 2026

    A debate on UK rearmament and warfighting readiness will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    What are the current trends in global aid funding in 2026?

    Friday, 03 July, 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.

    • Research Briefing
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks in 2026

    Thursday, 02 July, 2026

    Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    The National Security (State Threats) Bill

    Thursday, 02 July, 2026

    The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions

    Thursday, 02 July, 2026

    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?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Police powers: Protests

    Wednesday, 01 July, 2026

    An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Institutions
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Cabinet Office on security and resilience

    Friday, 26 June, 2026

    On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Public spending
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    UK-Indonesia collaboration on environmental sustainability

    Friday, 19 June, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate on UK–Indonesia collaboration on environmental sustainability is scheduled for 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The debate will be led by Kerry McCarthy MP (Labour).

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Climate change
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Seizing the shadow fleet

    Thursday, 18 June, 2026

    The UK has started to intercept sanctioned ships. This briefing explains the domestic and international rules that apply to enforcing sanctions at sea.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • International law
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Iranian state threat activities in the UK

    Tuesday, 16 June, 2026

    What is the assessment of state threats from Iran, and what has been the UK response?

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Denmark: 2026 election and new coalition government

    Friday, 12 June, 2026

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Europe
    • Institutions

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