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Lack of AI-specific legislation risks UK being left behind by other jurisdictions, says committee chair

Following last week’s AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, which underlined the need for global action to ensure the safe development of ‘frontier AI’, today’s King’s Speech was notable...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:40

King's Speech 2023 - Holocaust Memorial Bill (carried over)

My Government is committed to tackling antisemitism and ensuring that the Holocaust is never forgotten. A bill will progress the construction of a national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:39

King's Speech 2023 - Pedicabs (London) Bill

“A bill will be introduced to deal with the scourge of unlicensed pedicabs in London.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:37

King's Speech 2023 - Football Governance Bill

“Legislation will be brought forward to safeguard the future of football clubs for the benefit of communities and fans.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:36

King's Speech 2023 - Renters (Reform) Bill (carried over)

“Renters will benefit from stronger security of tenure and better value, while landlords will benefit from reforms to provide certainty that they can regain their properties when needed.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:35

The King's Fund responds to the Health at a Glance report from OECD

Commenting on today’s 2023 Health at a Glance report from OECD, Veena Raleigh, Senior Fellow, The King’s Fund said...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:34

King's Speech 2023 - Leasehold and Freehold Bill

“My Ministers will bring forward a bill to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and tackling the exploitation of millions of homeowners through punitive service charges.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:33

King's Speech 2023 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill

“My Government will introduce legislation to create a smokefree generation by restricting the sale of tobacco so that children currently aged fourteen or younger can never be sold cigarettes, and to restrict the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to children.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:30

King's Speech 2023 - Draft Rail Reform Bill

The railways are a vital part of the transport system of Great Britain...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:28

King's Speech 2023 - Arbitration Bill

The Arbitration Bill modernises the law on arbitration as recommended by the Law Commission of England and Wales...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:25