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BBC Newspolitics52 days ago
King Charles III Delivers King's Speech at State Opening of Parliament
King Charles III outlined the government's legislative plans for the year ahead during the State Opening of Parliament. BBC News reported that uncertainty over the prime minister's leadership overshadowed the event. Shortly afterward, allies of the health secretary told the BBC t…
The Bbcpolitics52 days ago
King's Speech Outlines EU Trade Bill, Troubles Legacy Reforms and Plans for Devolved Governments
King Charles delivered the King's Speech outlining more than 35 bills including legislation to strengthen European Union ties and reform Northern Ireland's Troubles legacy. Northern Ireland MPs described the event as surreal given pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to re…
BBC Newspolitics53 days ago
King Charles III to Deliver King's Speech Outlining Government's Legislative Agenda
The monarch will attend the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday beginning at 09:30, delivering the government's legislative agenda that includes measures on immigration, the NHS, police reforms and closer EU ties. Sir Keir Starmer has omitted a second attempt at welfare refo…
BBC Newspolitics54 days ago
Welfare Reform Legislation Delayed as Government Awaits Review Outcomes
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has excluded a second attempt at welfare reform from Wednesday's King's Speech. The decision follows a Labour MP revolt that forced a government climbdown in June 2025. Ministers are pursuing non-legislative changes while awaiting key reviews expec…
The Timesscience56 days ago
UK Government to Introduce Bill for Mandatory NHS-Wide Patient Records
Legislation forcing GPs and hospitals to share data will form part of a £10 billion digitisation programme. The single record is due to reach clinicians in parts of the NHS next year. The health bill will also scrap NHS England by 2027.