Research Briefing
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
Research Briefing
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for 2025/26.
Research Briefing
What is the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, and how is UK aid monitored more generally?
Research Briefing
What did peace talks between November 2025 and March 2026 achieve?
Research Briefing
A transitional Palestinian governing committee and supervising Board of Peace have been announced. The brief also discusses plans to disarm Hamas.
Research Briefing
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
Research Briefing
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has prompted a rapid change in security outlook in Finland
Research Briefing
UK aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the position of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in 2026.
Research Briefing
New sea routes have opened up around Greenland, leading to increased international interest and with the Trump administration declaring that it wants the USA to own the island
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out the international and UK law on genocide and discusses recent cases on this issue. There will be a general debate on obligation to assess the risk of genocide under international law in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territories in the Commons chamber on Thursday 5 February 2026.
Research Briefing
Extensive protests occurred in Iran in January 2026 but security forces remained loyal. The US had threatened intervention. New UK sanctions are planned.
Research Briefing
Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This brief summarises UN reports on the women, peace and security agenda and children in conflict, and UK policy.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 28 January on the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements on the defence industry. The debate will be led by Jack Rankin MP.
Research Briefing
President Trump has expressed interest in the US acquiring Greenland. Greenland, the UK, and most European countries, are opposed to this
Research Briefing
Global goals to increase access to education remain unachieved. UK bilateral aid for education fell from 2019 to 2023. Global and UK aid is expected to fall.
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