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A curated set of live policy threads, with the wider source index available for building more.
Featured threads
Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (Restoration of Powers and Responsibilities) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (Restoration of Powers and Responsibilities) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' …
Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Leaseholder Remediation (Building Safety) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Leaseholder Remediation (Building Safety) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
National Security (State Threats) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for National Security (State Threats) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: 2nd reading.
Creative Education Access Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Creative Education Access Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Genocide Determination Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Genocide Determination Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Corporate Waste Responsibility Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Corporate Waste Responsibility Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Conduct of Undercover Policing and Surveillance Operatives Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Conduct of Undercover Policing and Surveillance Operatives Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd …
Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Nature’s Rights Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Nature’s Rights Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Lobbying Transparency (In-house Lobbyists) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Lobbying Transparency (In-house Lobbyists) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
NHS policy
A major restructuring of the NHS in England combining the July 2025 10 Year Health Plan (three shifts: hospital-to-community, analogue-to-digital, sickness-to-prevention) with the March …
Policing policy
The policing policy thread covers the legal and institutional framework for how police forces in England and Wales (and, in places, the wider UK) …
Statutory and Professional Duties duty of candour in health
How are the Statutory and Professional Duties duty of candour operating in health
Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Committee stage.
Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Commercial Payments Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Committee stage.
Mental health crisis care
The reform of England and Wales' mental health crisis-care regime, comprising the Mental Health Act 2025 (which amends the Mental Health Act 1983 across …
ADHD treatment
A policy and commissioning regime for the clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in England, sitting on ICB commissioning duties under the NHS …
Child Maintenance Service legislative framework and reform
Child Maintenance Service - legislative framework and reform
Sporting Events Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Sporting Events Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Committee stage.
Social Housing Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Social Housing Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Committee stage.
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Committee stage.
Health Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Health Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Committee stage.
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: 2nd reading.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
The thread tracks the modern UK dangerous-dogs regime: the framework Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the cascade of 2023–2024 statutory instruments under s.1 of …
Grenfell fire building safety reforms
The post-Grenfell building safety reform programme: a multi-Act regulatory regime built on the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022, operationalised through …
Immigration and Asylum Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.
National Security Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill responding to the Southport attack with measures to protect the public from extreme violence and honour victims and families.
Tackling State Threats Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to tackle threats from foreign state entities and proxies, strengthening the UK's response to hostile state activity.
Electricity Generator Levy Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill concerning the Electricity Generator Levy, the tax framework applying to exceptional receipts from low-carbon electricity generation.
Nuclear Regulation Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to take forward recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and support a new era of British nuclear energy generation.
Energy Independence Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to scale up homegrown renewable energy, strengthen energy security and protect living standards.
Sovereign Grant Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill on the Sovereign Grant, the statutory funding framework for the monarchy.
Civil Aviation Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to unlock the benefits of airport expansion and update civil aviation policy and delivery frameworks.
Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill
The King's Speech 2026 draft bill covering taxi and private hire vehicle regulation and standards.
Removal of Peerages Bill
The King's Speech 2026 constitutional bill to enable peerages to be removed.
NHS Modernisation Bill
The King's Speech 2026 health bill to modernise the NHS and support public service reform so healthcare services better meet patient expectations.
Police Reform Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill for significant policing reform, intended to improve police performance, public confidence and service delivery.
Sporting Events Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill covering sporting events, public safety and event governance measures connected to major fixtures.
Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill
The King's Speech 2026 draft bill to ban ticket touting and address unfair resale practices in live events and entertainment markets.
Draft Conversion Practices Bill
The King's Speech 2026 draft bill to ban abusive conversion practices, taking forward the government's commitment on conversion practices legislation.
Remediation Bill
The King's Speech 2026 housing safety bill to speed up remediation for people living in homes with unsafe cladding.
Education for All Bill
The King's Speech 2026 education bill to raise school standards and introduce major reform of the special educational needs system.
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to reform the leasehold system, expand commonhold, and include measures such as capping ground rents.
Social Housing Renewal Bill
The King's Speech 2026 housing bill to increase long-term investment in social housing and support renewal of the social rented sector.
Overnight Visitor Levy Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to give local areas powers connected to overnight visitor levies, supporting local investment and tourism management.
Highways (Financing) Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to enable major road schemes, including the Lower Thames Crossing, to be financed and built at pace.
Enhancing Financial Services Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill for financial services reform, intended to support UK competitiveness, investment and the sector's contribution to growth while maintaining effective …
Regulating for Growth Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and support innovation-led growth through changes to how regulation is designed and applied.
Competition Reform Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to reform competition policy and enforcement so markets operate more effectively for consumers, businesses and growth.
Clean Water Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill for long-term water sector reform, stronger oversight, and action to clean up rivers, lakes and seas following the Cunliffe …
Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to tackle late payments to small businesses and the self-employed, including stronger legal protections and enforcement against poor payment …
European Partnership Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to support implementation of new UK-EU agreements, including on electricity, emissions trading, food and drink, and future partnership measures.
Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill
The King's Speech 2026 rail infrastructure bill, formally the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, intended to unlock Northern Powerhouse Rail capacity into …
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to give government a route to nationalise steel companies or operations where a public interest test is met, supporting …
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.
Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill
The King's Speech 2026 transport bill to establish Great British Railways and deliver passenger-focused rail reform.
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
The King's Speech 2026 cyber bill to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber threats, update resilience duties, and protect essential and digital services.
Armed Forces Bill
The King's Speech 2026 defence bill to renew and reform the service justice framework and place the Armed Forces Covenant on a statutory footing.
Representation of the People Bill
The King's Speech 2026 elections bill covering changes to voting and electoral administration intended to strengthen democratic participation and integrity.
Courts Modernisation Bill
The King's Speech 2026 justice bill to modernise courts and tribunals, improve criminal justice performance, and support faster, more efficient case handling.
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to introduce the Hillsborough Law, creating a statutory duty of candour and stronger accountability expectations for public servants and …
Digital ID and Access to Public Services
The UK Digital Access to Services Bill and wider Digital ID programme: a national digital credential for proving identity across public services and parts …
Dentistry in England
This thread tracks the policy, regulatory and contractual reform of NHS dentistry in England — covering the dental contract reform programme, annual patient-charge uplifts …
UK trade remedies on steel
The UK's trade remedies regime for steel applies safeguard, anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures to certain steel imports under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 …
Defence Investment
UK defence equipment, industrial and capital investment — covers the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Strategic Defence Review investment plan, defence equipment procurement (DE&S, single-source …
AI growth zones
AI Growth Zones (AIGZs): four UK-designated areas (north Wales, south Wales, Lanarkshire, north-east England) where DSIT is accelerating planning and grid access for AI …
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, session 39 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Consideration of …
National Security and Investment Act Regulations
The Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are implementing and updating regulations under …
Updating Media Mergers Regime
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is updating the media mergers regulatory regime, including oversight of high-profile transactions such as the Telegraph Media …
Defence Industrial Strategy
The Defence Industrial Strategy, led by the Ministry of Defence, sets out the UK's approach to building and maintaining defence industrial capacity and capability. …
Cyber Security Incentives and Regulation
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are jointly leading policy on cyber security incentives and …