Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2024-2025: Progress of the Bill
The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2024-25 would establish an independent Armed Forces Commissioner.
Armed forces family housing and Annington Homes
The Ministry of Defence has bought back 36,000 properties it sold to Annington Homes in 1996. This paper explains the key points of the sale and buy back agreement.
Recognition of LGBT+ veterans: FAQs
The government has announced a series of restorative measures aimed at former LGBT+ personnel. What are these measures and how can individuals apply?
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Insight
Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa
South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?
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Research Briefing
UK arms exports to Israel
This briefing provides information on UK arms exports to Israel, the arms export licensing system and the government’s reviews of existing licences to Israel.
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Debate Pack
Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans
A debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Debate Pack
UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
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Insight
Funding for the Cadet Expansion Programme
The Department for Education will end its grant for cadet forces in 2024–25, although Ministry of Defence funding will continue.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming strategic defence review: Frequently asked questions
The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?
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Research Briefing
Armed forces housing: Maintenance issues
The condition, maintenance and repair of service accommodation has long been an issue for UK armed forces personnel.
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Research Briefing
Support for Veterans: Policy overview
An overview of the evolution of veterans’ policy in the UK since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Research Briefing
UK forces in the Middle East region
The UK armed forces use a range of bases and facilities in the Middle East.
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Research Briefing
Libya: Political developments since 2011
Libya remains divided geographically and politically with rival administrations governing the eastern and western parts of the country.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform
The government spends billions of pounds each year on defence equipment. This briefing explores how successive governments have approached defence acquisition.
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