Research Briefing
For the first time since 2013, the UK will not meet the UN target of spending 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA). This briefing sets out how UK aid spending compares to previous years, the Government’s objectives for UK aid, and what is known about the spending reduction’s impact on specific aid and humanitarian programmes and on countries.
Research Briefing
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
Insight
The $100bn target for 2020 has probably been missed and will be a main issue at COP26 in November.
Debate Pack
A Backbench Business debate on a proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan has been scheduled for Thursday 4 November 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber. The debate will be led by Tobias Ellwood MP.
Research Briefing
This reading list provides links to Parliamentary and other material on the conflict in Afghanistan since 9/11.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tigray has been scheduled for Wednesday 3 November 2021, from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jeremy Corbyn MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Kurdish political representation and equality in Turkey has been scheduled for Tuesday 2 November 2021, from 9.30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP.
Research Briefing
The briefing describes the potential affects of climate change on development goals, UK aid spending on the climate and key UK projects and their effectiveness.
Research Briefing
The natural environments of the Overseas Territories are of global significance. This paper describes UK support to help them adapt to climate change.
Research Briefing
The Queen’s Speech in May 2021 announced a new bill to provide the security services with the tools they need to tackle the threat from hostile activity by states. The Government subsequently published a consultation on proposals for legislation to counter state threats which closed in July 2021. This briefing paper examines the background to these proposals and concerns about the implications for press freedom.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Impact on Anglo-Chinese relations following the AUKUS pact' has been scheduled for Wednesday 20 October 2021 from 9.30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Daniel Kawczynski MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Stephen Crabb MP.
Research Briefing
Talks on restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran nuclear deal) and bringing Iran back into compliance have been stalled since June 2021. At the same time, Iran has continued to escalate its nuclear activities. What are the prospects for the JCPOA?
Research Briefing
Small Island Developing States are considered some of the most vulnerable in the world to changes in the climate. This briefing discusses potential support.
Research Briefing
Fighting in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014. This briefing provides an update to the conflict, the human rights situation, and attempts to bring peace.
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