Research Briefing
The UK Overseas Territories and their Governors
The paper describes the role of UK-appointed Governors in the Overseas Territories to make law and policy on reserved topics, such as external affairs.
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Research Briefing
Iran: Introductory country profile
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February 2026. This briefing introduces Iran’s politics, human rights, economy, and international relations.
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Research Briefing
Government support for freedom of religion or belief in China
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for freedom of religion or belief in China is scheduled for Wednesday 18 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Marie Rimmer MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: UK armed forces veterans (Census 2021, 2022)
Find out how many UK armed forces veterans live in constituencies in Great Britain, based on census data.
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Research Briefing
Nigerian Presidential state visit to the UK in March 2026
The President of Nigeria will make a state visit to the UK in 2026, the first by a Nigerian president since 1989.
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Research Briefing
Military action: Parliament’s role
Does parliament have a say in deploying UK military forces?
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Research Briefing
International parental child abduction in England and Wales
A brief overview of international parental child abduction, including relevant provisions of the Child Abduction Act 1984 and the 1980 Hague Convention.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Where are military bases located?
There are over 2,000 military bases in the UK (including reserve bases). Use our interactive dashboard to find out about military bases in your constituency.
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Research Briefing
Middle East: Consular assistance for British nationals 2026
This page summarises consular assistance available to British nationals wishing to leave the Middle East in 2026.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine: What has changed since January 2025?
How has military assistance to Ukraine changed since January 2025 when US President Donald Trump took office?
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Research Briefing
The UK Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus: Status and recent developments
The UK maintains sovereignty over two military base areas in Cyprus. The UK's RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone in March 2026
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Defence
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Ministry of Defence for 2025/26.
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Research Briefing
Contributions of Commonwealth troops in World War One
A debate on the contributions of Commonwealth troops in World War One is scheduled for Thursday 5 March, in the main Chamber. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be opened by Jas Athwal MP.
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Research Briefing
US military forces in the UK: Legal agreements
What are the agreements governing the US use of UK military bases?
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Research Briefing
Government policy on NATO and the High Arctic
A Westminster Hall debate on government policy on NATO and the High Arctic is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Alex Ballinger MP.
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