Research Briefing
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill has its remaining Commons stages on 18 December 2024.. This briefing provides an overview on the background and content of the bill.
Research Briefing
In late 2024, President Putin approved a new Russian nuclear doctrine. This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
Research Briefing
Information on the UK and international response to the 2023/24 Israel-Hezbollah conflict from October 2023
Debate Pack
A debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024, in the House of Commons chamber.
Research Briefing
Statistics on the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan since 2001, including fatalities and casualties, the cost of operations, and Afghan refugees to the UK.
Debate Pack
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
Research Briefing
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
Research Briefing
Information on the international response to the 2023/24 conflict between Israel and Hamas and risks of regional escalation.
Research Briefing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
Research Briefing
What help can people receive from the consular service when they are abroad? This briefing highlights relevant guidance and discusses proposals for a legal right to consular assistance in cases involving human rights.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
Insight
The Department for Education will end its grant for cadet forces in 2024–25, although Ministry of Defence funding will continue.
Research Briefing
The UK and EU have, since 2021, been negotiating a proposed agreement on Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU. This briefing provides background and an overview of the talks so far
Debate Pack
MPs will debate the fishing industry in Westminster Hall on the 28 November 2024.
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