Debate Pack
The tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
A general debate on the tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 27 March 2025.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the UK applying to join the European Union
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 700005, relating to the UK joining the European Union, is scheduled for Monday 24 March 2025, from 4:30pm. The debate will be led by Paul Davies MP.
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Research Briefing
Countering Islamic State/Daesh in Africa, Syria and Iraq 2025
Global activity by Islamic State (IS) continues. What is the status of counter-IS forces in West Africa, Somalia, Syria and Iraq?
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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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Debate Pack
Role of shipyards in economic growth
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the role of shipyards in economic growth on Tuesday 18 March at 2:30pm
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Research Briefing
Countering Russian influence in the UK
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming national security strategy 2025: FAQ
The UK will publish a new national security strategy before the NATO summit in June 2025.
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Insight
US tariffs on EU goods: What could it mean for Northern Ireland?
If the US applies further tariffs on EU imports, potential EU retaliation could lead to increased consumer costs in Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Resetting the UK’s relationship with the European Union
The Labour government hopes to reduce barriers to trade, such as by reducing border checks on goods, and to agree a UK–EU security pact
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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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Debate Pack
Estimates Day Debate: Spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
On Wednesday 5 March 2025, there will be an Estimates Day Debate on the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The debate topic was proposed by Sarah Champion MP and Dame Emily Thornberry MP, the respective chairs of the Commons International Development and Foreign Affairs Committees.
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