President Trump has expressed interest in the US acquiring Greenland. Greenland, the UK, and most European countries, are opposed to this

This briefing looks at the January 2026 US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, statements by President Trump and US officials, the UK and international response, and questi...

China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislatio...

What is the assessment of state threats from Iran, and what has been the UK response?

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.

A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the...

What are state visits? Who decides who is invited? Who pays the costs? What is the format of a state visit? Do they always include addresses to Parliament?

Decades ago, a generation of UK schoolchildren unwittingly took part in an initiative aimed at boosting reading skills – with lasting consequences

On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme.

A joint statement from the UK, European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar following talks today (11 June) in Brussels.

The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?

This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis fo...

The UK steel industry: a statistical summary of the UK and international industry; analysis of current prospects and challenges; summary of government policy.

Myanmar’s civil war is ongoing. This Commons Library research briefing sets out the conflict’s origins, current state of the conflict, and the UK and international response. It also covers the effects...

If the US applies further tariffs on EU imports, potential EU retaliation could lead to increased consumer costs in Northern Ireland.

Government announces the implementation of regulations of Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, specifying Russia under the enhanced tier.

A project exploring possible reforms to Northern Ireland's governing institutions, as an aid to further discussion.

This briefing looks at UK's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific', as first set out in the 2021 Integrated Review under the Conservative government. The goals the tilt achieved in deepening the UK's defence, for...

ALT: a man and a woman are standing outside of a house

Hansard record of the item : 'Defence and Security' on Tuesday 25 February 2025.

A Westminster Hall debate on UK air and missile defences is scheduled for Wednesday 27 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Luke Akehurst MP.