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 LiverpoolβManchester 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 |