Trade in goods and services: Economic indicators
The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
UK-US bilateral relationship
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK-US bilateral relationship is scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against countries supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced US, EU and UK sanctions.
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Research Briefing
UK arms exports to Israel
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.
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Constituency casework
Customs rules for trade with the EU
An overview of trade rules between the UK and EU including information and sources of advice regarding customs, imports and exports.
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Research Briefing
Digital trade governance: The UK’s approach
With the rise of technology and e-commerce, the UK aims to lead in international digital trade regulation.
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Research Briefing
Progress on UK free trade agreement negotiations
This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements.
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Research Briefing
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK has joined the CPTPP, an Asia-Pacific trade bloc. This briefing paper explains the reasons for joining and reaction from business and civil society..
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Research Briefing
Geographical pattern of UK trade
This note looks at the UK's trade with its main trading partners.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK trade with the Commonwealth
This note gives some key statistics on UK-Commonwealth trade.
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Research Briefing
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework
This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
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Research Briefing
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.
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