King's Speech 2026
Tracking the legislative agenda
Updated 3 June 2026 Β· 37 Bills announced Β· Filter by sector below
Bill Sector Current Stage Next Stage Status Link
Railways Bill
GBR accountability, fare affordability, Passengers' Charter, freight access
Transport Report Stage 3rd Reading β€” Wed 3 June This week View Bill β†’
Armed Forces Bill
Veterans lawfare, defence housing, service justice reform, reserve forces age limit
Defence Committee (Whole House) Report Stage β€” TBC This week View Bill β†’
Health Bill
Abolishing NHS England, single patient record, Palantir involvement, HSSIB into CQC
Health 2nd Reading Public Bill Committee β€” by 16 July Active View Bill β†’
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Scope of nationalisation, blast furnace transition, public subsidy levels
BusinessEnergy 2nd Reading Committee Day 1 β€” Mon 8 June Next week View Bill β†’
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Scope of regulated entities, incident reporting duties, enforcement powers
TechBusiness Report Stage 3rd Reading β€” Wed 10 June Next week View Bill β†’
Representation of the People Bill
Votes at 16 and 17. Remaining stages pending scheduling.
Democracy Report Stage Remaining Stages β€” TBC Active View Bill β†’
Energy Independence Bill
Renewables Obligation funding, energy infrastructure planning powers, end of coal licences
Energy Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill
Liverpool–Manchester route, devolution implications, Andy Burnham's role
Transport Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Defence Readiness Bill
Statutory footing for defence readiness. SDR recommendation accepted. No publication date despite repeated opposition pressure.
Defence Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Clean Water Bill
Water company accountability, sewage discharge penalties, executive liability
Environment Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Social Housing Renewal Bill
Decency standards, tenant rights, landlord accountability. Details not yet published.
Housing Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Enhancing Financial Services Bill
Leeds Reforms, PSR into FCA, SMCR burden reduction, ring-fencing reform
FinanceBusiness Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Regulating for Growth Bill
Regulatory sandboxing, strengthened Growth Duty, AI Growth Lab sandbox, maritime autonomy
BusinessTech Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill
Mandatory payment terms, stronger enforcement. Scope not yet confirmed.
Business Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Road Safety Bill
Speed limits, mobile phone use, autonomous vehicle regulation, drink-drive limits. Details not yet published.
Transport Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Nuclear Regulation Bill
Modernises nuclear regulatory framework for SMRs and new build. Critical for clean energy mission.
Energy Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
European Partnership Bill
Strengthens ties with the EU. Contested on whether it amounts to re-alignment, customs union or single market participation by stealth.
Business Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Civil Aviation Bill
Unlocks benefits of airport expansion including Heathrow. Consumer protection reforms, airspace modernisation and slot allocation changes also included.
Transport Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Highways (Financing) Bill
Enables road building at pace including the Lower Thames Crossing. Contested on cost, environmental impact and planning powers.
Transport Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
NHS Modernisation Bill
Further NHS reform measures. Details not yet published.
Health Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Police Reform Bill
Significant police reform. Contested on stop and search powers, accountability and resourcing. Details not yet published.
Justice Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Courts Modernisation Bill
Criminal justice system reform. Carries over elements of previous Courts and Tribunals Bill. Contested on jury trial proposals and sentencing.
Justice Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Immigration and Asylum Bill
Increases confidence in immigration and asylum systems. Contested on processing times, offshore processing and legal migration routes.
Justice Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Digital Access to Services Bill
Introduces Digital ID to modernise citizen interaction with public services. Contested on privacy, data security and exclusion of those without digital access.
TechDemocracy Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Introduces the Hillsborough Law β€” a duty of candour for public servants. Contested on scope and enforcement. Long-campaigned for by Hillsborough families.
Democracy Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Removal of Peerages Bill
Enables peerages to be removed. Directly prompted by the Mandelson affair. Contested on scope β€” whether it goes far enough to reform the Lords.
Democracy Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Remediation Bill
Speeds up remediation for people in homes with unsafe cladding. Contested on developer liability, pace of delivery and leaseholder protections.
Housing Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
Reforms the leasehold system and caps ground rents. Contested on whether commonhold is workable at scale and compensation for freeholders.
Housing Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Tackling State Threats Bill
Tackles growing threat from foreign state entities and proxies. Expands National Security Act powers. Russia and China context prominent.
DefenceTech Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
National Security Bill
Responds to the Southport attack with measures to protect against extreme violence. Contested on definition of extremism and civil liberties implications.
DefenceJustice Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Electricity Generator Levy Bill
Extends or makes permanent the levy on excess profits of electricity generators. Contested on impact on investment in renewables and energy security.
Energy Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Education for All Bill
Raises standards in schools and reforms the special educational needs system. Responds to Milburn and Timms reviews. SEND reform is the most contested area.
Education Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Draft Conversion Practices Bill
Bans abusive conversion practices targeting LGBT+ people. Published as a draft Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. Contested on scope and religious exemptions.
Democracy Draft Bill Pre-legislative scrutiny β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Competition Reform Bill
Strengthens CMA powers to tackle anti-competitive behaviour. Contested on scope of digital markets regulation and merger thresholds.
Business Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
National Wealth Fund Bill
Gives the National Wealth Fund a statutory footing. Directs investment toward clean energy and growth sectors. Carried over from 2024 King's Speech.
FinanceBusiness Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Amendments promised to address special forces regimental associations' concerns about veterans lawfare. Significant contested amendments expected at Committee stage.
DefenceJustice Not yet introduced Introduction β€” TBC Pending King's Speech β†’