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Government vows to ban zero-hour contracts and deliver new living wage in fresh deal for working people
The Government has vowed to ban zero-hour contracts and deliver a new living wage as part of a fresh deal for working people.
17/07/2024
Government announces plans to repeal controversial Northern Ireland Legacy Act, facing backlash from veterans
The new Labour government plans to repeal the Northern Ireland Legacy Act, aiming to address Troubles-era justice issues. This move faces opposition from veterans who fear renewed investigations, while victims' groups welcome the potential for renewed inquests and civil claims.
17/07/2024
Starmer unveils Armed Forces Commissioner amid military morale crisis to address recruitment woes and living conditions
The Government has announced plans to introduce a new Bill establishing a statutory Armed Forces Commissioner, aimed at bolstering support for the UK's military personnel and their families.
17/07/2024
Local residents to lose power to block new housing as Starmer vows to 'get rid of brakes on planning system'
Locals will lose the ability to block new homes in their area as part of a shake-up expected to be announced by the government on Wednesday.
17/07/2024
Ministers hand out £70 million per year to get hundreds of thousands to quit smoking after tobacco ban announced
The government will hand out £70 million per year to projects to help people stop smoking, after it announced a tobacco ban in the King's Speech on Tuesday.
08/11/2023
Tories 'not even pretending to govern anymore', Starmer says, as he labels King's Speech a 'new low'
Keir Starmer has said the Government reached a "new low" with the laws set out in the King's Speech, as he accused the Tories of "not even pretending to govern anymore".
07/11/2023
Super League banned and new owners' test: 'Historic moment for football' as Independent Regulator planned for 2024
An independent football regulator will be introduced in England in 2024, the King's Speech confirmed today.
07/11/2023
King Charles announces tobacco ban in plans to create 'smoke-free generation'
King Charles has announced plans to create a “smoke-free generation” by restricting the sale of tobacco to children of a certain age for the rest of their lives.
07/11/2023
Read it in full: Charles' first King's speech as Monarch
Charles has delivered his first King's Speech as monarch. Read it in full below.
07/11/2023
Charles announces crackdown on 'the scourge of unlicensed pedicabs in London' during King's speech
King Charles has announced plans to deal with the ‘scourge of unlicensed pedicabs in London’ during his first King’s Speech to Parliament.
07/11/2023
Rishi's re-election vision: Crime crackdown, North Sea oil drilling and smoking ban plans unveiled in King's Speech
King Charles has delivered his first King's Speech - focusing on Rishi Sunak's promises to slash crime, grow the economy and strengthen society.
07/11/2023
From Black Rod to the Delivering of the 'hostage'; The traditions behind the King's Speech and what they mean
King Charles III will open Parliament for the first time today as reigning monarch.
07/11/2023
King's Speech at a glance: Smoking ban, crime crackdown and new football regulator
King Charles has delivered his first speech at the State Opening of Parliament where he revealed the government's legislative agenda for the year ahead.
07/11/2023
King Charles gives Princess Anne prestigious role as 'Gold-Stick-in-Waiting' for the King's Speech
Princess Anne will assume the role of the King’s ‘protector’ during the first state opening of Parliament of his reign today.
07/11/2023
'Sexual and sadistic' murderers to be jailed for rest of their lives, Rishi Sunak vows, as PM pledges crime crackdown
Rishi Sunak has said that people who murder with sexual and sadistic intent will never leave prison, as he vowed to crack down on violent crime.
06/11/2023