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World affairs

  • Research Briefing

    The UK’s tilt to the Indo-Pacific and what’s next for its policy to the region?

    Friday, 28 March, 2025

    This briefing looks at UK's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific', as first set out in the 2021 Integrated Review under the Conservative government. The goals the tilt achieved in deepening the UK's defence, foreign policy and trade relationships in the region, and what the Labour government has said about the tilt.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • International trade
  • Insight

    A new Secretary General: Issues facing the Commonwealth in 2025

    Friday, 28 March, 2025

    Shirley Botchwey will become the seventh Commonwealth Secretary General. She has said she wants improving climate resilience to be her legacy.

    • Insight
    • Monarchy
    • World affairs
  • Debate Pack

    Persecution of Christians

    Friday, 28 March, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on the persecution of Christians is scheduled for Tuesday 8 April 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Ruth Jones MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Communities
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Contribution of the Royal British Legion

    Thursday, 27 March, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of the Royal British Legion is scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Luke Evans MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Communities
    • Defence
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Statement 2025: A summary

    Wednesday, 26 March, 2025

    A summary of the announcements in Spring Statement 2025 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • International development
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    UK to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product on defence by 2027

    Wednesday, 26 March, 2025

    In February 2025, Labour took a step towards a manifesto promise by committing to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2027.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Insight

    UK to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product on defence by 2027

    Wednesday, 26 March, 2025

    In February 2025, Labour took a step towards a manifesto promise by committing to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2027.

    • Insight
    • Defence
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Debate Pack

    The tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

    Wednesday, 26 March, 2025

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • Crime
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Statement 2025: Background briefing

    Monday, 24 March, 2025

    Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Benefits policy
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the UK applying to join the European Union

    Tuesday, 18 March, 2025

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Countering Islamic State/Daesh in Africa, Syria and Iraq 2025

    Tuesday, 18 March, 2025

    Global activity by Islamic State (IS) continues. What is the status of counter-IS forces in West Africa, Somalia, Syria and Iraq?

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Middle East
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Recent developments in Afghanistan

    Tuesday, 18 March, 2025

    The Taliban government in Afghanistan continues to face challenges. Human rights and their policies toward women and girls has attracted international criticism.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Asylum
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International law
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    UK aid, nutrition and the Nutrition for Growth summit 2025

    Monday, 17 March, 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?

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • International development
  • Debate Pack

    Role of shipyards in economic growth

    Monday, 17 March, 2025

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the role of shipyards in economic growth on Tuesday 18 March at 2:30pm

    • Debate Pack
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    Countering Russian influence in the UK

    Thursday, 13 March, 2025

    Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Business
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Elections
    • Europe
    • Finance
    • Immigration
    • International law
    • International trade
    • Parliament
    • Press and media

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