UK defence in 2025: Renewed interest in the Arctic
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?

The Government aims to change the way in which EU law is transposed into national law in order to avoid 'gold-plating' and to minimise the burden of over-regulation on UK businesses. This Note looks at the main elements of the Government's principles for the implementation of EU law.
EU Legislation: Government action on 'gold-plating' (84 KB , PDF)
The Government aims to change the way in which EU law is transposed into national law in order to avoid ‘gold-plating’ and to minimise the burden of over-regulation on UK businesses. This Note looks at the main elements of the Government’s principles for the implementation of EU law.
EU Legislation: Government action on 'gold-plating' (84 KB , PDF)
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?
Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?
A Westminster Hall debate on the May 2025 UK-EU Summit is scheduled for Thursday 22 May, from 1.30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Stella Creasy MP and Richard Tice MP.