Countering Russian influence in the UK
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.

Media ownership and the Communications Bill (Bill 6 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/68.
Media Ownership and the Communications Bill (Bill 6 2002/03) (253 KB , PDF)
Media ownership and the Communications Bill (Bill 6 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/68.
Media Ownership and the Communications Bill (Bill 6 2002/03) (253 KB , PDF)
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.
The second reading of the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 took place on 21 October 2024. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.
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