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.
Water safety and prevention of drowning
This briefing focuses on water safety and action to reduce accidental drowning. There is a Westminster Hall debate on water safety on 9 June 2026, led by Darren Paffey MP.
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Defence
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Ministry of Defence for 2025/26.
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Research Briefing
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: Consideration of Lords amendments
The House of Commons will consider Lord's amendments to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Ocean Territory Bill on 20 January 2026.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. The second reading for the bill took place on 18 November 2025.
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Research Briefing
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25.
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Research Briefing
Petition on repealing and replacing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act
In 2024, the government announced it would repeal and replace the Northern Ireland (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. Petition 725716 calls on the government to protect veterans from prosecution and not make changes to the legislation has received over 165,000 signatures and will be the subject of a debate in Westminster Hall on 14 July 2025.
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Debate Pack
UK government advice on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling
A Westminster Hall debate on 'UK government advice on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling' is scheduled for Tuesday 11 February 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Al Pinkerton MP.
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Research Briefing
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 2024-25
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill has its remaining Commons stages on 18 December 2024.. This briefing provides an overview on the background and content of the bill.
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Research Briefing
Help for British people abroad
What help can people receive from the consular service when they are abroad? This briefing highlights relevant guidance and discusses proposals for a legal right to consular assistance in cases involving human rights.
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The UK in a volatile world
Global uncertainty poses questions about the international order, democracy, key international relationships, and the UK’s readiness for conflict.
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Debate Pack
Global health agencies and vaccine-preventable deaths
A Westminster Hall debate on global health agencies and vaccine-preventable deaths is scheduled for Thursday 9 May 2024, from 12:30-2:00pm. The debate will be led by Virendra Sharma MP.
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Research Briefing
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill will have its Report Stage on 26 April. This briefing provides an overview on the content of the Bill and its progress.
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Debate Pack
Consular services for cases involving human rights
A Westminster Hall debate on Consular services for cases involving human rights is scheduled for Tuesday 16 April 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Christine Jardine MP.
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Debate Pack
Role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 9 January, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Patrick Grady MP.
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