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
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
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
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
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
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
An independent football regulator will be introduced in England in 2024, the King's Speech confirmed today.
07/11/2023
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
Charles has delivered his first King's Speech as monarch. Read it in full below.
07/11/2023
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
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
King Charles III will open Parliament for the first time today as reigning monarch.
07/11/2023
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
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
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