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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Research Briefing
UK armed forces operational commitments
A broad overview of the major ongoing operational commitments of the UK’s armed forces in 2025.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The eastern part of DRC has been insecure for many years. A resurgence of conflict has prompted warnings of a risk of regional conflict.
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Research Briefing
Bahrain: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Qatar: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
UK aid: spending reductions since 2020 and outlook from 2024/25
UK aid spending has fallen to 0.5% of gross national income. What has this meant for aid spending, and what plans has the government set out?
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Debate Pack
UK government advice on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling
A Westminster Hall debate on 'UK government advice on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling' is scheduled for Tuesday 11 February 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Al Pinkerton MP.
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Insight
UK-Ukraine 100-year partnership agreement
In January 2025, the UK and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership agreement. The agreement aims to build military, economic and cultural ties.
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Insight
Assimilated law reform: Moving towards alignment?
The government says it revoked or reformed 40 pieces of assimilated law (derived from EU law) between June and December 2024.
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Research Briefing
UK and international response to Houthis in the Red Sea 2024/25
Yemen's civil war continues. From 2023 the Houthis began attacking ships and Israel. What is the situation and what has been the UK and international response?
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Research Briefing
Debt relief for low-income countries
How much debt do low income countries owe, and what is the impact of debt on development? The briefing also discusses UK and global initiatives on debt relief.
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Debate Pack
UK-US bilateral relationship
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK-US bilateral relationship is scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
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