The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £2.8 billion, or 20% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2024. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
Safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones
A Westminster Hall debate on safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones is scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Tom Morrison MP.
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
US aid, the UK, and funding for multilateral aid bodies in 2025
The Trump administration has announced reductions in US aid. How important a donor is the US, what are alternative are there, and what are the UK's plans?
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Research Briefing
UK aid: Reducing spending to 0.3% of GNI by 2027/28
UK aid spending will be reduced to 0.3% of gross national income from 2027 to fund greater spending on defence. What are the government's priorities?
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Research Briefing
Myanmar’s civil war
Myanmar’s civil war is ongoing. This Commons Library research briefing sets out the conflict’s origins, current state of the conflict, and the UK and international response. It also covers the effects of the 2025 earthquake.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and women and girls
The development challenges facing women and girls, how much UK and global aid is spent on gender equality, and UK policy and action.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2025: A summary
A summary of the announcements in Spring Statement 2025 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
The UK and Global Freedom of Religion or Belief
The briefing sets out international commitments on freedom of religion or belief, reports of discrimination, and UK international work on the issue.
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Research Briefing
UNRWA and UK aid to the West Bank and Gaza Strip 2023-25
UK aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the position of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in 2025.
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Research Briefing
Recent developments in Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan continues to face challenges. Human rights and their policies toward women and girls has attracted international criticism.
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Research Briefing
UK aid, nutrition and the Nutrition for Growth summit 2025
The global nutrition for growth summit will be held in March. What is the state of global nutrition and what role does UK aid play?
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Research Briefing
Lebanon: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Lebanon's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Debate Pack
Government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for Wednesday 5 March 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Sarah Smith MP.
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Insight
UK to reduce aid to 0.3% of gross national income from 2027
The UK will reduce aid spending to 0.3% of gross national income in 2027 (the lowest level since 1999) to fund higher defence spending.
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