New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech

Disgraced peers legislation to strip them of titles in response to the Lord Mandelson scandal.

The Representation of the People Bill is expected to complete passage, including lowering the voting age to 16, automatic voter registration, and bank card ID at polling stations; reforms to political donations and rules on foreign donations.

Public officials' duty of candour and assistance in investigations will apply across the UK, with some provisions (e.g., the new offence of 'misleading the public') applying only to England and Wales.

The Hillsborough Law will introduce a legal obligation for public authorities to tell the truth and cooperate with inquiries; the government may drop an exemption for security services and consider amendments.

Legislation to address gaps in tackling extreme violence where no clear ideology is involved, following concerns raised after the Southport Attack 2024.

Courts and Tribunals Bill contains plans to abolish jury trials for some cases and reform sexual offences prosecutions.

HS2 High Speed Rail Crewe-Manchester Bill would establish powers to construct part of phase 2b of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester.

Railways Bill would nationalise the railways under the Great British Railways banner; will manage passenger services and infrastructure. Carries into law this year.

Building Safety Remediation Bill aims to improve building safety in England and implement changes from the policy plan after Grenfell.

Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill would increase leaseholders' rights to extend leases and buy their freeholds, cap ground rents at £250 a year with a peppercorn after 40 years, with draft legislation published in January.

Water bill reform: a new regulator would replace Ofwat and oversee pollution control and cap household bills; the regulator would also take responsibility for water from other agencies to simplify delivery.

Energy Independence Bill to address rising energy bills and security of supply; includes higher windfall tax on electricity profits (from 45% to 55%) and easier installation of electric vehicle chargers with planning permission removed. Some policies are devolved and may apply differently in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Legislation is expected to restrict how Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights—protecting the right to family life—is applied in asylum cases.

The government plans to crackdown on late payments, with fines for those who fail to pay money owed to small companies within 60 days.

Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill aims to force public bodies to buy more supplies and services from small and medium UK companies.

Tourist tax: Local Government Secretary Steve Reed launched a consultation in November on allowing English regional mayors to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities.

A major shake-up of City regulation, including merging the Payment Systems Regulator into the Financial Conduct Authority and reforming the Financial Ombudsman Service.

The government will legislate to establish the National Wealth Fund in statute, giving it clear powers and purpose.

Legislation to allow British Steel to be nationalised, subject to a public interest test, following the government's earlier seizure of the Scunthorpe works.

The government is expected to make a fresh attempt to reduce welfare spending, including banning under-22s from claiming incapacity benefits, with further changes to disability benefits due after the Timms Review.

The speech may include bills intended to target the cost of living crisis.

The King's Speech will outline legislation to allow the UK to adopt EU single market rules in certain areas such as food standards.

In July 2025, the government announced plans for a crackdown on large companies that persistently fail to pay suppliers on time.

In April 2025, the government seized control of British Steel's Scunthorpe steelworks from Chinese owners Jingye to prevent potential blast furnaces closures.

In October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves rebranded the National Infrastructure Bank as the National Wealth Fund, with the aim of stimulating private sector investment in infrastructure projects.

Labour's 2024 election manifesto promised an Energy Independence Act.