Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Culture, media and sport
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about culture, media and sport.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Housing, communities and local government
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about housing, communities and local government.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Transport
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about transport.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Justice
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about justice.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Science, innovation and technology
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about science, innovation and technology.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Education
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about education.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Defence
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 on defence.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Home affairs
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about home affairs.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Devolved affairs
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about devolved affairs.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2026: Health
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about health.
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In Focus
Draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026: Fatal motion
The draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 would make changes to three sets of assimilated regulations which concern chemicals in Great Britain. The government has said that the changes would rectify a number of issues that could not be addressed at EU exit. However, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on Northern Ireland, divergence from the EU, efficiency savings and further legislation.
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In Focus
Clean power 2030 action plan: Impact on rural communities
The government’s ‘Clean power 2030 action plan’ (December 2024) set out a transition towards clean, low carbon electricity in Great Britain. This included plans to expand energy infrastructure and transmission networks. However, some MPs and campaign organisations have raised concerns about the impact of expanded network infrastructure on rural communities. To support local areas, the government is considering a proposal to introduce community benefits for low carbon energy infrastructure.
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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026: How was it amended as it went through Parliament?
This briefing summarises changes made to the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 as it went through Parliament. The House of Lords made amendments about the exclusion of hereditary peers and the abolition of by-elections, unsalaried ministers, the rights of life peers to sit in the Lords, and resignation from the Lords on behalf of a peer who lacks capacity. Only amendments on the latter subject were accepted by the House of Commons. The House of Lords did not insist on its other amendments.
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Cancer outcomes and plans to improve them
Cancer diagnoses in England have increased over time. Evidence also shows the UK has lagged behind comparable countries on cancer mortality rates (deaths per 100,000 people). Researchers have identified a link between consistent cancer policy and improved cancer outcomes. Various policies to improve England’s cancer outcomes have been announced in recent years, the most recent being the government’s ‘National cancer plan for England’ published in February 2026.
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Lords public bill stages: “That this bill do now pass”
The motion “that this bill do now pass” is moved immediately after a bill’s final stage in the House of Lords (known as third reading). It is amendable and so provides an opportunity for the House to oppose, delay or record a view on a measure if there is enough support. This briefing provides examples of amendments to the motion and what the outcome was each time.
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