Smart glasses and violence against women and girls
A Westminster Hall debate on Smart glasses and violence against women and girls has been scheduled for 4 November 2026. The debate will be opened by Anna Sabine MP.
Serbia under Aleksandar Vučić and the 2026 parliamentary election
Serbia’s 2026 parliamentary election ended 14 years of government led by the Serbian Progressive Party, following two years of protests.
What is the Commonwealth, and how does it work?
The Commonwealth has 56 members. This briefing provides a short history of the organisation, how it works, what it does, and how its membership is determined.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Pension Scheme
An overview of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Research Briefing
Glyphosate
Glyphosate is a widely used weedkiller. Its approval for use in the UK is due for renewal in December 2026.
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Research Briefing
COP31: The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. Last year, Brazil hosted COP30 in Belém, and will hand over the presidency to joint hosts Türkiye and Australia. This briefing covers the main themes of COP31.
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Research Briefing
The King’s 2026 autumn tour
King Charles III is King of The Bahamas, and of Antigua and Barbuda. His 2026 autumn tour includes royal visits to those countries as well as a state visit to Guyana.
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Research Briefing
How does the Commonwealth respond to human rights concerns?
The Commonwealth funds human rights work, observes elections, and can suspend its members. Challenges include democracy and LGBT+ rights.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (current conflict, 2022 – present)
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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Research Briefing
Nordic cooperation: What is the Nordic Council?
The five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – work closely together through the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2026-27
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. It was carried over to the 2026-27 session and is due to be considered by a Committee of the Whole House on 19 and 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to Pakistan, on what priorities does it focus, and how effective has it been?
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy will become a ‘hybrid navy’ with uncrewed vessels operating alongside traditional warships. What does this mean and how will it be funded?
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Research Briefing
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force?
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force is a defence and security coalition of 10 northern European countries.
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