King’s Speech: Controversial Troubles Legacy Act to be ‘repealed and replaced’
King Charles has confirmed the new Labour government will go ahead with plans to “begin the process of repealing and replacing” the Northern Ireland Troubles Act passed last year under…
Labour powers ahead with plans to turn UK into ‘clean energy superpower’
Labour’s plans to turn the UK into a “clean energy superpower” are set out in the King’s Speech, with Bills to fund and support the development of renewables. As promised…
Location, events, stadium: All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024 venues
Where will football finals be held? What’s the venue for athletics? Why is surfing 15,000km (9,320 miles) away? Al Jazeera explains. An aerial view shows the Parc des Princes stadium…
Legislation to modernise Mental Health Act unveiled in King’s Speech
People detained under the Mental Health Act will be given greater choice and rights under new legislation unveiled as part of the King’s Speech. The Mental Health Bill includes changes…
Gary Lineker doesn’t hold back and makes strong accusation after Gareth Southgate resigns as England boss
Gary Lineker has strongly denied his criticism of Gareth Southgate played a role in the 53-year-old leaving his post as England manager on Tuesday. Southgate announced his departure yesterday, with…
Government pledges to strengthen cybersecurity and boost data services
The Government has pledged to strengthen the UK’s cybersecurity and resilience, as well as take greater advantage of data to boost economic growth, through new Bills announced in the King’s…
King’s Speech July 2024 – 19 key points and how they impact you
The first major announcements of Labour’s new government were made today in the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wants to gain momentum…
Hereditary peers to lose seats in House of Lords under new plans
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will sweep away the remaining hereditary peers as the first step to reforming the House of Lords. New legislation will end what officials called the…
Man accused of Clifton suitcases killings faces double murder trial
A Colombian man accused of murdering two men, cutting them into pieces and dumping their remains in suitcases by Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge faces trial next spring. Yostin Andres Mosquera…
Campaigners welcome Hillsborough Law which can ‘save and change lives’
The Hillsborough Law has the potential to save and change lives, campaigners said as they hailed the Government’s commitment to new legislation as part of the King’s Speech. As Opposition…