Tag: Kings
King’s pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondentEPAKing Charles gave a public welcome to President Zelensky at SandringhamBefore he came to the throne, the then Princ [...]
Many African kings opposed eradicating slavery
The government should "unequivocally reject" calls for the UK to pay reparations for its role in the slave trade, Tory leadership candidate Robert Jen [...]
Fourteen measures from the King’s Speech analysed by BBC experts
1 hour agoBy Kevin Peachey, @PeacheyK, Cost of living correspondentBBCA raft of new bills have been announced in the King’s Speech. Here BBC correspon [...]
No bill to extend UK votes to 16-year-olds in King’s Speech
Labour's manifesto pledge to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 in UK general elections has not been included in the King's Speech. But Commons leade [...]
King’s Speech pledges higher economic growth in every community
King starts to deliver his Speech opening 2024 ParliamentThe government has promised to deliver higher economic growth "in every community" as it unve [...]
Shoplifting crackdown expected in King’s Speech
A crackdown on shoplifting is expected to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday.The government is due to unveil a new crime bill to target pe [...]
What could be in Labour’s first King’s Speech?
18 minutes agoBy Paul Seddon, Political reporterReutersThe new Labour government's plans for the year ahead will be read out by King Charles in a spee [...]
King’s Speech set to make spiking a specific offence
The government is set to introduce a new law to make spiking a specific criminal offence in this week's King's Speech.It is expected to be one of more [...]
Starmer opens Kings Speech debate attacking government record
Sir Keir Starmer opened the King's Speech debate saying the government plans offered “party first, country second gimmicks".The Labour leader said the [...]
King’s Speech: More jobs, more investment, higher growth to come – Sunak
The government will “change our country for the better” with the bills announced in the King’s Speech, the PM has told MPs.Rishi Sunak responded to op [...]
Charles’ first King’s Speech: What happened in 60 seconds
King Charles III has delivered his first King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament. It was the first time a King's Speech had been read in 70 y [...]
King’s Speech: Hostage victim wants stronger support
"We later charged Jones with stalking, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, false imprisonment, and making a threat to kill, to which he [...]
Watch: Charles III opens first King’s Speech
Charles III opened the first King's Speech in Parliament for more than 70 years, telling MPs and peers the government would make "difficult but necess [...]
Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister
When a leasehold flat or house is first sold, a lease is granted for a fixed period of time, typically between 99 and 125 years - but sometimes up to [...]
Burger King’s turnaround plan boosts sales, customer satisfaction
In this photo illustration, a Burger King Whopper hamburger is displayed on April 05, 2022 in San Anselmo, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesSe [...]