Bahrain: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
On 8 February 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate at 9:30am on the European Free Trade Association. The debate is sponsored by Stephen Hammond MP.
The European Free Trade Association (389 KB , PDF)
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental group of countries that seeks to promote free trade and economic integration between its members.
EFTA has four members: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are also members of the European Economic Area (EEA), along with all members of the European Union.
Switzerland is unique because it is a member of the EFTA but not a member of the EEA.
The European Free Trade Association (389 KB , PDF)
This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
UK visas and residence permits are going digital. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the UK.
This briefing provides information on UK arms exports to Israel, the arms export licensing system and the government’s reviews of existing licences to Israel.