The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

The strategic defence review White Paper. House of Commons Library Research Paper 98/91.
The Strategic Defence Review White Paper (419 KB , PDF)
The strategic defence review White Paper. House of Commons Library Research Paper 98/91.
The Strategic Defence Review White Paper (419 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
This landing page features a series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states. They should be taken as correct at the time of writing, and will be updated periodically.