Iranian state threat activities in the UK
What is the assessment of state threats from Iran, and what has been the UK response?
Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK
This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress.
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
Israel/US-Iran conflict 2026: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
What diplomatic efforts are being made to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major trade route for oil, gas and other supplies?
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Research Briefing
The UK’s Global Partnerships Conference 2026: Outcomes
Global aid is falling. The conference compact said more funding, from more diverse sources, should be raised and collaboration on development goals increased.
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Research Briefing
The UAE exits OPEC and Saudi-UAE tensions in 2026
The Arab Gulf is not a unified block. The two leading Gulf states have been diverging over Yemen, Sudan, Israel and oil.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for UK aid organisations
How UK aid organisations may be able to access financial support, from UK Government schemes and also other funding sources.
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Research Briefing
The separation of powers in the UK’s Overseas Territories
The paper describes the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the governments of the UK's Overseas Territories.
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Research Briefing
A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026?
Following 2025 elections, Iraq has new leaders. Challenges include curbing Iranian influence, curtailed oil production and disagreements among Kurdish leaders.
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Research Briefing
How to check facts
Fact-checking usually involves following a claim back to its original source to verify it, or comparing it with other sources.
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Research Briefing
Israel/US-Iran conflict 2026: Background and UK response
US-Israel strikes and Iranian counter strikes, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and UK actions and response.
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Research Briefing
US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks in 2026
Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.
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Research Briefing
UK aid: Reducing spending to 0.3% of GNI by 2027/28
Aid spending will be cut to 0.3% of gross national income by 2027 to fund greater spending on defence. What are the government's aid plans?
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Research Briefing
Yemen in 2025/26: Changing balance of power in the south
While the frontlines in Yemen’s civil war have long been frozen, the balance of power in anti-Houthi forces is changing. Houthis are restricting aid groups.
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Research Briefing
Beneficial ownership registers in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
The UK Government expects all Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to introduce public registers of beneficial ownership. What progress has been made?
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