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Vapes to be taxed under government plans to cut smoking

As ministers plan to create ‘smokefree generation’

The Independent UK

'Conversion therapy': UK government kicks ban down the road – and there's a major problem with what's been proposed so far

For the first time in four years, the king’s (or queen’s) speech has left out a promise to ban so-called “conversion therapy”. This widely discredited set of practices aims to “cure” LGBTQ+ people by changing or repressing their sexuality or gender identity.

The Conversation

Tiaras and pageantry for Charles’ first King’s Speech

The Gold Stick in Waiting, the Princess Royal and the Rouge Dragon Pursuivant took part in the grandest of ceremonies.

The Independent UK

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Britain’s Charles III gives first King’s Speech as monarch

Ceremony could be first and last chance for Conservative PM Rishi Sunak to pitch his legislative agenda to the public.

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Watch live as parliament debates agenda set out in King Charles III’s speech

Watch live as parliament debates the government’s legislative agenda set out in a speech by King Charles III at the state opening of parliament earlier in the day.

The Independent UK

King Charles faces boos and 'what a waste of money' chants from anti-monarchs as he opens Parliament

Boos rang out from dozens of members of campaign group Republic as the King arrived in Whitehall in a carriage procession from Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard

British king acknowledges colonial atrocities in Kenya – here's what could happen next

On his official visit to Kenya, King Charles III acknowledged Britain’s colonial era “wrongdoings”. He also paid tribute to Kenyan soldiers who had participated in the first and second world wars on behalf of Britain. His visit coincided with Kenya’s 60th independence anniversary.

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Pomp and ceremony in full force at historic state opening for King

Charles is the first male monarch to open Parliament for more than 70 years, since his grandfather George VI in 1950.

The Independent UK

King Charles sets out plan to create ‘smokefree generation’ and restrict vape sales to children

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will restrict the sale of tobacco so that anyone turning 14 this year or younger will never legally be sold cigarettes.

Evening Standard

Anti-monarchists chant ‘what a waste of money’ as King opens Parliament

Boos rang out from dozens of members of campaign group Republic as the King arrived in Whitehall in a carriage procession from Buckingham Palace.

The Independent UK

SNP MP refuses to go to House of Lords to watch King's Speech

AN SNP MP has said he refused to go to the House of Lords to listen to the King’s Speech.

The National (Scotland)

'Insipid' King's Speech criticised for 'abandoning Scots'

THE King’s Speech has been branded “insipid” and a “farce” while the Tories have been accused of abandoning Scots with their policy agenda.

The National (Scotland)

North Sea oil and gas: what is the new licensing scheme, and will it cut bills?

Rishi Sunak signalled changes in the king’s speech that create a policy divide with Labour

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The Standard View: Rishi Sunak uses King's Speech to make his case to govern

The full pomp and ceremony of the British state was on display today for the King’s Speech, the first since 1951. But behind the theatre — from Black Rod to bejeweled crowns — is, the Government must hope, a political shop window.

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King Charles booed as he enters Westminster for State Opening of Parliament

KING Charles was booed as he entered Westminster to deliver the King’s Speech on Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard

Who and what is Black Rod? Parliamentary role explained as King's Speech takes place

Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke, plays key role in royal proceeding

The Guardian - UK

Anti-green measures in king’s speech are desperate political play by Sunak

Much-trumpeted legislation on new drilling will achieve nothing, but PM is hoping to put Labour on the spot

The Independent UK

The King’s Speech at a glance: Which bills were announced by the Government?

It was delivered for the first time by Charles as monarch.

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The Independent UK

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry as Charles delivers his first King’s Speech

The King’s Speech set out the Government’s priorities for the year ahead.

The Independent UK

King’s Speech: What policies made it in and what’s been removed?

Rishi Sunak’s plans for smoking ban, football regulator, oil and gas drilling and tougher prison sentences finally revealed

The Independent UK

Watch: King Charles delivers Speech for first time as monarch at State Opening of Parliament

Watch as King Charles III delivers the King's Speech for first time as monarch at the state opening of Parliament on Tuesday, 7 November.

The Independent UK

Kenya declares surprise public holiday to plant trees

The country has set an ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 and says 13 November will see everyone ‘pulling together to fight back the climate crisis’

France 24

King's speech: UK government to focus on crime, economy – and rolling back climate measures

Britain's government set out its plans to tackle crime, boost growth and water down climate change measures on Tuesday, an unashamedly political agenda that could offer clues to how Conservatives plan to campaign ahead of elections next year.

The Conversation

King's speech: what is it and why does it matter?

Today, King Charles will give his first speech from the throne as monarch. He delivered the queen’s speech once as Prince of Wales, deputising in May 2022 for his mother, who could not attend. This is the first speech by a king since 1951, though on that occasion King George…

The Independent UK

King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Chalk

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has put a series of criminal justice laws at the heart of the King’s Speech, in a bid to draw dividing lines with Labour.

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