The King's Speech has highlighted 37 bills the government is planning to pass in the next parliamentary session, including on economy, housing, transport and technology.

In technology, the Regulating for Growth Bill will allow for pilot schemes to boost innovation in areas like defence technology and AI-controlled ships. The Digital Access to Services Bill includes powers to deliver the digital ID scheme. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will bring data centres into scope of the UK's cyber security reporting regime.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will bring data centres into scope of the UK's cyber security reporting regime.

In transport, The Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill (a revamped old HS2 bill) will outline a new rail route from Manchester to Millington, via Manchester Airport and the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill will introduce a national database of all licensed taxis and hire vehicles. The Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill will give the passenger rights watchdog more powers, while also consolidating 14 existing operator websites.

The NHS Modernisation Bill will abolish NHS England and includes plans for patient record to be viewed on the NHS App.

The Energy Independence Bill will introduce new energy efficiency requirements for rented homes.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “The British people expect the Government to get on with the job of changing our country for the better.

“Cutting the cost of living, bringing down hospital waiting lists and keeping our country safe in an increasingly dangerous world.

“Britain stands at a pivotal moment: to press ahead with a plan to build a stronger, fairer country or turn back to the chaos and instability of the past.

“My government will deliver on the promise of change for the British people.”