Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday in the UK: FAQs
An overview of the customs and history of Remembrance Day, which has been held on 11 November each year since the end of the First World War.
110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
A general debate on the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme is scheduled for Thursday 12 November in the main Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Bill 2026-27: Lords amendments
What changes has the House of Lords made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27?
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Research Briefing
Operation VALOUR and other UK government support schemes for veterans
In 2025 the UK Government launched Operation VALOUR, a scheme to improve veterans’ access to welfare support and services.
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Research Briefing
Russia’s hybrid warfare campaign in Europe
Russia is alleged to be conducting a campaign of hybrid warfare across Europe.
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Research Briefing
Support for Veterans: Policy overview
An overview of the evolution of veterans’ policy in the UK since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Iranian state threat activities in the UK
What is the assessment of state threats from Iran, and what has been the UK response?
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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
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
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
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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Research Briefing
The new US–Denmark–Greenland agreement
The US, Denmark, and Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark), have signed a new agreement on the defence of Greenland. It expands the US’s military presence in Greenland and gives it a greater role in the island's security.
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Research Briefing
What is NATO’s Article 3 commitment to national resilience?
What are NATO's treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
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