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State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more

The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the king’s speech. Our panel of experts reveals the key points.

The Conversation · May 13

The king’s speech: what is the government’s legislative agenda for the next 12 months?

Keir Starmer set out bills to abolish NHS England, overhaul Send provision, limit jury trials and forge ties with EU

The Guardian - UK · May 13

What to expect from the King’s Speech as Starmer fights for survival

Sir Keir Starmer will be hoping that an ambitious legislative agenda will persuade MPs and the public that he is the right man to lead the country. Here, The Independent looks at what we can expect to see from the King’s Speech – and what appears to be missing

The Independent UK · May 13

Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership

In today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies ahead

The Guardian - UK · May 12

British Steel: more questions than answers on the future

Hard decisions over a possible sale and future subsidies loom now full nationalisation is on the cards

The Guardian - UK · May 11

PM’s days numbered after underwhelming speech, says Swinney

Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to nationalise British Steel and put the UK ‘at the heart of Europe’.

Evening Standard · May 11

British Steel set to be nationalised as Government mulls future for Scunthorpe

New powers could be used to nationalise British Steel, 38 years since the firm was first sold off.

Evening Standard · May 11

Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech

Officials reportedly drafting legislation likely to safeguard Britain’s last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobs

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK

Exclusive: Sev.en Global Investments could turn state-owned businesses into Britain’s biggest steelmaker

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Norwegian group in talks to buy former Liberty Steel works in South Yorkshire

UK official receiver understood to prefer Blastr as buyer for SSUK’s electric arc furnace in Rotherham and site in Stocksbridge

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15