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King’s speech lays out plans to reform Britain’s political system: experts react

The king’s speech has been delivered, marking the state opening of parliament (technically, this was the first king’s speech with a Labour government in 74 years). The speech was written by Keir Starmer’s government, not the king, and lays out the government’s agenda for the coming year. The Conversation’s academic…

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The King's Speech: Labour's key plans for the country explained - The Standard Podcast

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Evening Standard

Woman, 57, targeted with spiked drink while out with husband warns ‘it can happen to anyone’

Nikki Garnett believes she was targeted for ‘sport’ as she welcomed new legislation in the King’s Speech which will lead to drink-spiking becoming a stand-alone offence

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The king’s speech sounded a bit like Labour governments of old. But only a bit

There is to be action but not a tax-and-spend splurge – just patient changes that will take time to pay off

The Guardian - UK

UK's New Govt Vows To Oust 92 Unelected Peers From Upper House

The UK government on Wednesday announced plans to axe 92 House of Lords seats retained for hereditary lawmakers, resurrecting reform of the unelected chamber started under Tony Blair's Labour government in the 1990s.

International Business Times

After Meeting a Teenage Prince William for the First Time, Then Camilla Parker-Bowles Quipped “I Need a Gin and Tonic,” Royal Author Writes

Still largely known as “the other woman,” Camilla was “decidedly anxious” about meeting the future king.

Marie Claire

Scotland and Westminster join forces on vaping, rail and renting reform

Deputy first minister welcomes new approach but SNP colleague Stephen Flynn calls king’s speech ‘timid’

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Prince William Was Reportedly Advised to Sign a Prenup When He Married Kate Middleton 13 Years Ago—But He Refused

Thirteen years later, the Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage seems stronger than ever.

Marie Claire

Pension scheme shake-up may add £11,000 to retiree savings

Measures announced in the king’s speech include a ‘value for money test’ and consolidating small pension pots

The Guardian - UK

King Charles’ Famous Temper Appears to Have Resurfaced as Video Catches Him Snapping at An Aide Regarding a Struggling Queen Camilla

The lip readers and the body language experts have weighed in on the moment.

Marie Claire

King’s speech 2024: experts explain new government’s plans for workers’ rights, rail nationalisation, housebuilding and more

The Conversation

Starmer delivers ‘change’ with focus on Generation Rent in King’s speech

Sir Keir Starmer has laid the groundwork for a generational shift in British political priorities

The Independent UK

King's Speech transcript: The full text of monarch's address in Parliament

THE King’s Speech was the longest monarch’s speech at a State Opening of Parliament in more than two decades ...

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - The Standard View: The King's Speech is Keir Starmer's time to turn missions into reality

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What was missing from the king’s speech? From votes for 16-year-olds to leasehold reform

A crackdown on the use of overseas workers and an AI bill were also missing from the speech

The Independent UK

Measures to help boost pension pots welcomed by industry experts

Legislation in the King’s Speech aims to encourage pensions consolidation and put a focus on value and outcomes for scheme members.

The Independent UK

From the two-child benefit cap to votes at 16: What was missing in Labour’s first King’s Speech?

Amongst the 39 bills announced today, a few measures were missed off

The Independent UK

King’s Speech: Key takeaways from public rail ownership to Great British Energy

All the key bills announced in King Charles’s speech today

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What was in the King's Speech? All 40 Labour bills explained

THE King has delivered a speech laying out 40 bills which Keir Starmer’s Labour government will aim to bring forward ...

Evening Standard

Tackling housing crisis at core of King's Speech with ‘Awaab’s Law’ and rights for renters

A Renters’ Rights Bill, confirmed in the King’s Speech, vowed to end “a minority of unscrupulous landlords” preying on tenants

The Guardian - UK

From education and energy to renters and railways: key points from the king’s speech

Labour’s proposed 40 bills range from significant reforms to implementing legislation promised by the last government

Evening Standard

No-fault evictions ban: King's Speech promises "greater rights and protections" for renters

London renters are one step closer to seeing the end of Section 21, while further leasehold reform is promised

The Independent UK

Digital Information and Smart Data Bill: Government pledges to boost data services

The Government said the Bill would modernise and strengthen the data protection regulator

France 24

Charles III unveils new Labour govt plan to turbocharge economy in King’s Speech

Britain's King Charles outlined Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans for the coming year onWednesday, promising a government of service focused on growing the economy and tackling issues from an acute housing shortage to a cost of living crisis. Starmer's Labour party won an overwhelming victory in the July 4 general…

The National (Scotland)

How long will the King's Speech be during the State Opening of Parliament?

KING Charles is due to give his King’s Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday ....

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