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
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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Research Briefing
UK defence: Renewed interest in the Arctic
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?
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Research Briefing
Independent review of the Windsor Framework and the government’s response
This briefing provides an overview of the independent review into the functioning of the Windsor Framework carried out by Lord Murphy in the first half of 2025, the recommendations made in his report to the UK government, and the government’s response
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for 2025/26.
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Research Briefing
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact and monitoring UK aid
What is the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, and how is UK aid monitored more generally?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine peace talks (November 2025 to March 2026)
What did peace talks between November 2025 and March 2026 achieve?
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Research Briefing
Gaza 2026: Board of Peace and National Transitional Committee
A transitional Palestinian governing committee and supervising Board of Peace have been announced. The brief also discusses plans to disarm Hamas.
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Research Briefing
Finland: Domestic politics and the Orpo Government since 2023
Finland has been led by a centre-right government since 2023, bringing together the centre-right National Coalition Party and the right-wing Finns Party
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