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Every major point in the King’s Speech as update given on digital IDs

Every major point in the King’s Speech as update given on digital IDs

The plan has previously proved controversial With all the chaos and turmoil surrounding UK politics at the moment, the King took his turn in the spotlight to outline the government’s plans at the State Opening of Parliament. Rather than the usual Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs) we are accustomed to on a Wednesday, we instead got […]

3 weeks ago

Government confirms Hillsborough Law to be introduced

Government confirms Hillsborough Law to be introduced

The news was confirmed via the King’s Speech on Wednesday The Labour government has announced that a new ‘Hillsborough Law’ will be part of its legislative agenda. Confirmation was made during the King’s Speech on Wednesday which has been described as “life changing” for families of victims involved in the 1989 disaster. Public authorities will be […]

2 years ago

Government confirms independent football regulator to be introduced

Government confirms independent football regulator to be introduced

The news was confirmed via the King’s Speech on Wednesday A bill to “establish an independent football regulator” will be introduced, it has been confirmed. Confirmation was made during the King’s Speech on Wednesday which will “ensure greater sustainability in the game and strengthen protections for fans” as part of the football governance bill. Labour […]

2 years ago

UK government confirms plans to restrict cigarettes and vapes

UK government confirms plans to restrict cigarettes and vapes

The age is set to increase The government has confirmed plans to impose restrictions to cigarettes and vapes. The legislation was announced in the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, in which Labour laid out its plans for government. "A bill will be introduced to progressively increase the age at which people can […]

2 years ago

Government confirms it will renationalise railway services

Government confirms it will renationalise railway services

Labour has pledged for this to happen within five years The UK government has announced it will renationalise railway services. The legislation was announced in the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, in which Labour laid out its plans for government. This included plans to bring train operators into public ownership. […]

2 years ago