Research Briefing
The separation of powers in the UK’s Overseas Territories
The paper describes the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the governments of the UK's Overseas Territories.
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Research Briefing
A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026?
Following 2025 elections, Iraq has new leaders. Challenges include curbing Iranian influence, curtailed oil production and disagreements among Kurdish leaders.
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Research Briefing
Hungary: Developments under Viktor Orbán and the 2026 parliamentary election
Viktor Orbán lost office following parliamentary elections in Hungary in April 2026 after 16 years as Prime Minister
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Research Briefing
Israel/US-Iran conflict 2026: Background and UK response
US-Israel strikes and Iranian counter strikes, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and UK actions and response.
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Research Briefing
UK–Bermuda relations and the visit of King Charles III 2026
Between 1 May and 2 May 2026, the King is due to visit Bermuda. This page provides a summary of royal visits to Bermuda and sets out recent issues in UK–Bermuda relations.
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Research Briefing
Overview: Where are all the world’s nuclear weapons?
Who are the nuclear weapon states?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons in Europe
The debate over nuclear weapons in Europe is gaining traction following France's proposals for greater nuclear cooperation among European allies.
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Research Briefing
Looking ahead to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026
The five-yearly Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) begins on 27 April 2026.
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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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Research Briefing
US trade tariffs
The US has imposed tariffs on most UK goods imported into the US. Why has the Trump administration done so, and how will the UK-US deal mitigate that?
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Research Briefing
Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010: For Women Scotland
The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).
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Research Briefing
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This briefing outlines the purpose of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the UK Government plans for a UK CBAM, the impact of the EU CBAM, and international trade considerations. It also sets out commentary on a need for global cooperation, and further reading.
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Research Briefing
Changing positions on the EU and Ukraine in central Europe
The Visegrad countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Czech Republic) have increasingly diverged in their positions on the EU and support for Ukraine
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Research Briefing
Yemen in 2025/26: Changing balance of power in the south
While the frontlines in Yemen’s civil war have long been frozen, the balance of power in anti-Houthi forces is changing. Houthis are restricting aid groups.
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Research Briefing
Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
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