Research Briefing
UK defence in 2025: Integrated air and missile defence
What air defence capabilities does the UK have to protect the UK homeland and what did the recent Strategic Defence Review say?
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Research Briefing
Western Sahara
The UK Government has endorsed Morocco's autonomy proposal for Western Sahara.
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Research Briefing
Developments in Ukraine peace talks (April to June 2025)
What are the latest developments in talks over a potential peace settlement in Ukraine?
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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
Strategic Defence Review 2025: Armed forces personnel
The Strategic Defence Review makes recommendations for the future of UK defence. The review said a “workforce crisis” had been created.
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Insight
Strategic Defence Review 2025: Armed forces personnel
The Strategic Defence Review makes recommendations for the future of UK defence. The review said a “workforce crisis” had been created.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming strategic defence review 2025: FAQ
The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?
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Research Briefing
UK defence in 2025: Tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery
How the army is organised, modernisation plans and a summary of the army's current and future fleets of armoured vehicles
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Debate Pack
UK-EU summit
A Westminster Hall debate on the May 2025 UK-EU Summit is scheduled for Thursday 22 May, from 1.30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Stella Creasy MP and Richard Tice MP.
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Research Briefing
What is the proposed WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty?
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, how it relates to the International Health Regulations, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
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Research Briefing
Kashmir: Renewed India-Pakistan tensions
This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.
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Debate Pack
Returning forcibly deported children to Ukraine
A Westminster Hall debate on returning forcibly deported children to Ukraine is scheduled for Wednesday 21 May 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Johanna Baxter MP.
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Insight
How much does the defence industry contribute to UK regions?
The defence industry is estimated to contribute around £10 billion to £12 billion a year to the UK economy, mostly in South East and South West England.
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Research Briefing
What is the Arctic Council?
Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?
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Research Briefing
US-Iran nuclear talks 2025
The US has entered into talks with Iran to limit its nuclear programme. How far advanced is the programme, and what issues are being discussed?
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