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Labour's king's speech outlines 40 bills covering various sectors

The Guardian — July 17, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: Labour's king's speech outlines 40 bills covering various sectors. Key points include a Budget responsibility bill, a £7.3bn National wealth fund bill, and a Great British Energy bill. Other highlights are a Renters' rights bill, Employment rights bill banning zero-hours contracts, and a Border security, asylum, and immigration bill. Transport bills focus on rail services and bus control. Education bills introduce free breakfast clubs and skills training initiatives.

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