Nepal: 2026 legislative election and future prospects
Nepal has elected a former rapper as prime minister following parliamentary elections in March 2026 in the wake of widespread youth protests.
UK–Bermuda relations and the visit of King Charles III 2026
Between 1 May and 2 May 2026, the King is due to visit Bermuda. This page provides a summary of royal visits to Bermuda and sets out recent issues in UK–Bermuda relations.
Conscription and national service in the UK
When has the UK had conscription and why are some European countries reintroducing some form of mandatory military service?
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Research Briefing
Middle East: Consular assistance for British nationals 2026
This page summarises consular assistance available to British nationals wishing to leave the Middle East in 2026.
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Research Briefing
Contributions of Commonwealth troops in World War One
A debate on the contributions of Commonwealth troops in World War One is scheduled for Thursday 5 March, in the main Chamber. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be opened by Jas Athwal MP.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (current conflict, 2022 – present)
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2014 – present)
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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Debate Pack
Religious minority persecution in Myanmar
A Westminster Hall debate on religious minority persecution in Myanmar is scheduled for Thursday 8 January 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly and UK delegations
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly provides a forum for parliamentarians from the NATO Member States to debate key defence and security challenges.
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Debate Pack
Typhoon fighter sovereign capability
A Westminster Hall debate on the Typhoon fighter sovereign capability is scheduled for Wednesday 12 November 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Andrew Snowden MP.
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Research Briefing
VE Day and VJ Day: Commemorations for the 80th anniversaries
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, with a series of commemorative events planned.
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Debate Pack
80th anniversary of Victory over Japan
A general debate on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan is scheduled for Monday 21 July 2025 in the main chamber.
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Research Briefing
Canada: 2025 federal election
On 9 March, following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Mark Carney was elected leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. He soon called a snap federal election for 28 April.
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Debate Pack
UK-EU summit
A Westminster Hall debate on the May 2025 UK-EU Summit is scheduled for Thursday 22 May, from 1.30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Stella Creasy MP and Richard Tice MP.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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