Brexit debates 2018

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Defence procurement reform

The government spends billions of pounds each year on defence equipment. This briefing explores how successive governments have approached defence acquisition.
Enterprise Zones

There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
Sanctions, International Law, and Seizing Russian Assets

As states sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, this briefing sets out the arguments around seizing another state's assets, and explains the intensifying debate on how international law affects sanctions.