After a year that saw the planned political agenda completely blown off course, the government has set out its plans. So what’s on the cards for consumers?
How much time have you spent online in the last year? In all likelihood, more time than before. The pandemic has acted as a catalyst for the digitalisation of our lives so it’s no surprise digital issues were a focus.
Spotlight on digital
First up was a
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill. For years, our investigations have highlighted insecure connected products currently on the market, such as hackable wireless cameras. This announcement is a welcome – and much needed – step to tackle the flood of poorly-designed and insecure products that leave consumers vulnerable to cyber-criminals.
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In yesterday s speech, the Queen outlined the government s aim to deliver a national recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic that makes the UK stronger, healthier and more prosperous than before .
To achieve this, the government intends to pass 30 bills into law in the next year.
Here is a round-up of some of the key bills for the construction and infrastructure sector.
High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill
The bill will provide the powers to build and operate the next stage of the High Speed 2 (HS2) network from Crewe to Manchester. This will create thousands of jobs and help the country build back better from the Covid-19 pandemic. It will bring cities closer together, boost productivity and provide a low-carbon mode of transport and alternative to planes.
Queenâs Speech Bills that will create dozens of new laws outlined
Around 30 different Bills were announced
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The Governmentâs legislative agenda for the new Parliament has been set out in the Queenâs Speech.
By Press Association 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (2nd left) walk through the Central Lobby
The Government’s legislative agenda for the new Parliament has been set out in the Queen’s Speech.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson billed it as a plan for “unleashing our nation’s full potential” during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
While focus will in part fall on what the plan lacks – such as measures to address the social care funding crisis – here is a brief look at the legislation announced by No 10:
We will deliver a national recovery from the pandemic that makes the United Kingdom stronger, healthier and more prosperous than before. #QueensSpeechpic.twitter.com/4DJOXnjWec