Debate Pack
SME participation in defence procurement
A Westminster Hall debate on SME participation in defence procurement is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Alan Strickland MP.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Research Briefing
France: recent political developments and the 2024 National Assembly elections
The 2024 elections accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, leading to further instability. The government appointed in September had fallen by the end of the year.
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Debate Pack
United Nations International Day of Education 2025
A Westminster Hall debate on the United Nations International Day of Education will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 1:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.
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Research Briefing
Yemen: humanitarian situation and UK aid
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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Research Briefing
A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?
Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Insight
A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?
Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023-25: UN, ICC and ICJ statements and actions
What actions has the UN Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court taken during the 2023-25 Israel-Hamas conflict?
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Debate Pack
Future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services on 14 January 2025. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
UK submarine fleet
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK submarine fleet is scheduled for Wednesday 15 January 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Graeme Downie MP.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces family housing and Annington Homes
The Ministry of Defence has bought back 36,000 properties it sold to Annington Homes in 1996. This paper explains the key points of the sale and buy back agreement.
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Research Briefing
Recognition of LGBT+ veterans: FAQs
The government has announced a series of restorative measures aimed at former LGBT+ personnel. What are these measures and how can individuals apply?
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Research Briefing
Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa
South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?
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Insight
Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa
South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?
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Research Briefing
UK arms exports to Israel
This briefing provides information on UK arms exports to Israel, the arms export licensing system and the government’s reviews of existing licences to Israel.
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