Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £4.2 billion, or 28% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2023. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
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Research Briefing
Special visa schemes for Ukrainians
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
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Debate Pack
Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans
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.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan statistics: UK deaths, casualties, mission costs and refugees
Statistics on the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan since 2001, including fatalities and casualties, the cost of operations, and Afghan refugees to the UK.
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Debate Pack
UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community
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.
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Research Briefing
The 0.7% aid target
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%.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023/24: US, EU and Middle East response
Information on the international response to the 2023/24 conflict between Israel and Hamas and risks of regional escalation.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP29?
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.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s Overseas Territories and sanctions against Russia
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories? What progress has been made on beneficial ownership registers?
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Research Briefing
Help for British people abroad
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.
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework
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.
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Research Briefing
UK defence spending
This paper summarises UK defence expenditure (current, historic and planned). It also looks at international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies and UK spending in some key areas, including equipment and military operations.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
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Insight
Funding for the Cadet Expansion Programme
The Department for Education will end its grant for cadet forces in 2024–25, although Ministry of Defence funding will continue.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK response to the conflict since July 2024
Information on the UK response to the 2023/24 conflict between Israel and Hamas and situation across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories from July 2024.
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