Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia: Targeting third countries
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced sanctions.
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Research Briefing
UN at 80: Funding challenges at the United Nations
As the UN turns 80, it faces a growing funding crisis. This briefing sets out how the UN is funded, the main causes of the UN's cash crisis, and the main initiatives to address these.
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Research Briefing
The United Nations at 80: Paper Series
The UN has been operating for 80 years. This series of briefings takes stock of the UN's progress and challenges ahead.
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Research Briefing
The UN at 80: An overview of the United Nations
As the UN turns 80, this briefing outlines the basics of the UN: its purposes, principles, and history.
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Research Briefing
UK funding to UN agencies and potential reforms in 2025
The UK is one of the largest donors to UN agencies. How much does it provide and what reforms does the UK want to see?
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Research Briefing
Immigration and the ECHR
What effect does the European Convention on Human Rights – in particular Article 8 ECHR on family life – have on the UK's immigration system?
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Research Briefing
Nordic cooperation: What is the Nordic Council?
Nordic cooperation involves the Nordic Council, which brings together parliamentarians from the five Nordic countries, and the Nordic Council of Ministers, a forum for intergovernmental cooperation
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2025
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?
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Debate Pack
75th commemoration of the Korean War
A Westminster Hall debate on the 75th commemoration of the Korean War is scheduled for Wednesday 22 October 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25)
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25) was introduced to Parliament in September 2025 and is scheduled for second reading on 16 October 2025.
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Insight
Independent review of the Windsor Framework
The independent review makes recommendations to the UK Government to build cross-community support for the Windsor Framework.
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Research Briefing
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25.
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Research Briefing
NATO: Reinforcing its eastern flank
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders since 2014 and in response to Russian action.
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Research Briefing
COP30: The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is to be held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers the main themes of COP30.
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Research Briefing
Romania: the 2025 Presidential election
Following the annulment of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024, the election re-run of 2025 saw the election of the pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan
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