Research Briefing
UK defence spending
A summary of UK defence spending, including recent trends, spending plans, and international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
After Brexit: Visiting, working, and living in the EU
Since the UK left the EU, British citizens travelling to the EU have needed to comply with Schengen-area rules on entry and stays for third country nationals
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system
Non-EU nationals will soon need an authorisation before they travel to the EU and will have to go through new automated biometric checks at the border
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Research Briefing
UN at 80: The General Assembly
As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.
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Research Briefing
UK trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Government statements and guidance in 2026
A debate on "a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements" will take place on Thursday 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
Humanitarian impact of conflicts on older people
Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This briefing summarises the incidence of conflict and lists resources on its impact on older people.
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Research Briefing
UK rearmament and warfighting readiness
A debate on UK rearmament and warfighting readiness will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
What are the current trends in global aid funding in 2026?
July 2026 marks one year since USAID’s closure. The world’s major aid donors – Germany, the UK, France, Japan and the US – are all cutting their aid budgets.
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Research Briefing
US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks in 2026
Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.
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Research Briefing
The National Security (State Threats) Bill
The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.
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Research Briefing
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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Research Briefing
Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review 2025: The RAF
What did the UK's Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommend for the Royal Air Force?
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