United Arab Emirates: Introductory profile and UK relations
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
Taxation of state pension
The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension.
The UK’s new judge at the International Court of Justice
A UK judge has been elected to the International Court of Justice for the first time since 2018. This briefing outlines the results and the election of the UK's candidate for 2027-2036, Prof Dapo Akande.
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Research Briefing
Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators
Monetary policy affects the amount of money in the economy and the costs of borrowing. Find the latest data on interest rates in the UK, US and Eurozone.
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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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Research Briefing
Water reform: “A new vision for water”
The government has announced a series of water reforms. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.
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Research Briefing
Russia’s hybrid warfare campaign in Europe
Russia is alleged to be conducting a campaign of hybrid warfare across Europe.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2026 and Finance Bill 2026-27
The Chancellor presented the 2026 Budget on 28 October. The Finance Bill would enact several tax measures announced in the Budget. It was introduced on 3 November 2026.
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Research Briefing
Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] 2026–27
Proposed reforms include changes to consumer credit law, the Financial Ombudsman Service and measures intended to reduce regulatory burdens.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Find a charity in your constituency
View details of currently active charities whose registered address is within a given constituency.
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Research Briefing
A debate on hunting trophy imports
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 11 November 2026 on hunting trophy imports.
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Research Briefing
VAT on tourism and hospitality services
This briefing gives a short introduction to the way VAT works, and the significance that EU VAT law has had for setting VAT rates, before discussing the campaign for a lower VAT rate on tourist services, and the introduction of a temporary reduced VAT rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions which applied from July 2020 to March 2022.
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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
Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper
Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals from 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain.
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Research Briefing
Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday in the UK: FAQs
An overview of the customs and history of Remembrance Day, which has been held on 11 November each year since the end of the First World War.
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