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  • Research Briefing

    Oil Prices

    Monday, 07 November, 2022

    Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Middle East
    • Roads
  • Research Briefing

    The UK and EU programmes: participation delayed

    Friday, 04 November, 2022

    The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement provided for UK participation in EU programmes. However, this has still not been finalised. This briefing paper explains the arrangements for UK participation, and the background to the delay.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Sciences
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Iraq in 2022: Forming a government

    Wednesday, 02 November, 2022

    Iraq has experienced a year of uncertainty following elections in 2021. A president has now been elected and prime minister appointed. Fresh elections are expected in 2023. What are the challenges Iraq faces?

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    Climate change and human security

    Tuesday, 01 November, 2022

    On Thursday 3 November, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of climate change and human security. The debate will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP and Stewart McDonald MP. This page provides information on the potential impact of climate change on global security, the UK Government strategy, and links to further reading.

    • Debate Pack
    • Climate change
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Guaranteeing the right to maintain contact in care settings

    Wednesday, 26 October, 2022

    A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on guaranteeing the right to maintain contact in care settings on Thursday 27 October 2022.

    • Debate Pack
    • Community care
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Global food security

    Thursday, 20 October, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on global food security is scheduled for Wednesday 26 October 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Paulette Hamilton MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Europe
    • Farming and fishing
    • International development
  • Insight

    How does Brexit affect EU school trips?

    Thursday, 20 October, 2022

    Organisations report that fewer school trips to and from the European Union are taking place, even with Covid-19 restrictions lifted. This Insight looks at why.

    • Insight
    • Schools
    • The EU
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Burkina Faso: Second coup of 2022

    Wednesday, 19 October, 2022

    For the second time this year, military officers have seized power in the West African state of Burkina Faso.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    FIFA men’s football world cup Qatar 2022: FAQs

    Tuesday, 18 October, 2022

    Qatar is hosting the 2022 men's football world cup. The paper answers FAQs on the tournament, including rights for workers and LGBT+ people and advice for fans.

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23

    Monday, 17 October, 2022

    The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill would make major changes to the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and its system of retained EU law.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • EU law and treaties
    • Government
    • Parliament
    • Brexit
  • Insight

    The UN General Assembly condemns Russia: But what can it actually do?

    Friday, 14 October, 2022

    What powers does the UN have to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

    • Insight
    • Defence
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Implications of the Russian-backed referendums in Ukraine

    Thursday, 13 October, 2022

    At the end of September 2022 Moscow announced the annexation of four occupied regions of Ukraine following a series of referendums on joining on Russia, which were widely labelled a "sham" and a violation of international law.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Mali: Why have elections been delayed until 2024?

    Tuesday, 11 October, 2022

    Mali has experienced two coups in as many years, raising concerns about its prospects of returning to a democratically elected civilian government.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government

    Monday, 10 October, 2022

    One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • Finance
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Insight

    Mahsa Amini protests in Iran 2022

    Friday, 07 October, 2022

    Iranians are protesting following the death of Mahsa Amini. What is the situation for women in Iran and how significant are the protests?

    • Insight
    • Middle East

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