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Briefing Note: Sustainability Provisions in The King’s Speech 2024 Date: 17 July 2024 Author: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA Purpose This briefing note provides an analysis of the sustainability-related provisions outlined in His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament for 2024. It focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, advancing clean energy, and addressing climate change. Key Legislative Proposals Great British Energy Bill Objective : To establish a publicly owned clean power company and accelerate investment in renewable energy. Key Measures : Great British Energy : Establishes Great British Energy, a publicly owned company to spearhead renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind. Renewable Investment : Provides funding and support for renewable energy initiatives to enhance the UK's clean energy infra...

Briefing Note: Skills and Training Provisions in The King’s Speech 2024 Date: 17 July 2024 Author: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA Purpose This briefing note provides an analysis of the skills and training-related provisions outlined in His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament for 2024. It focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at improving education, training, and skill development to enhance workforce capabilities and economic growth. Key Legislative Proposals Children’s Wellbeing Bill Objective : To raise educational standards and promote children’s wellbeing. Key Measures : Free Breakfast Clubs : Introduces free breakfast clubs in every primary school to improve child nutrition and readiness for learning. Wellbeing Programs : Implements initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of students. Skills England Bill Objective : To estab...

Briefing Note: Cyber Security Provisions in The King’s Speech 2024 Date: 17 July 2024 Author: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA Purpose This briefing note provides an analysis of the cyber security-related provisions outlined in His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament for 2024. It focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing the UK’s cyber defences, resilience, and overall security posture. Key Legislative Proposals Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Objective : To strengthen the UK’s cyber defences and enhance resilience against cyber threats. Key Measures : National Cyber Strategy : Implements a comprehensive strategy to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive information from cyber-attacks. Enhanced Cyber Capabilities : Invests in advanced cyber capabilities and training for defence personnel to improve resilience. Public-Private Collaboratio...

Date: 17 July 2024 Author: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA Purpose This briefing note provides an analysis of the defence-related provisions outlined in His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament for 2024. It focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing national security, supporting the armed forces, and maintaining the UK's defence capabilities. Key Legislative Proposals Hillsborough Law Objective : To improve transparency and accountability within the public sector, including the defence sector. Key Measures : Duty of Candour : Introduces a statutory duty of candour for public servants, including those in the defence sector, to promote transparency and honesty. Public Sector Accountability : Aims to change the culture of defensiveness in the public sector, ensuring that families affected by incidents receive the justice and information they deserve. Armed ...