UK Government To Lay Out Policy Goals In State Opening Of Parliament

UK Government To Lay Out Policy Goals In State Opening Of Parliament

In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. The ceremonial event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months. John Bevir (beaver) reports.

July 17, 2024 7

Business / Economics

UK unveils post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland

The UK government is expected to publish details of a post-Brexit deal later designed to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The new agreement is expected to remove checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Former Brexit negotiator Rory O'Donnell says he expects the European Union also to accept the agreement.

February 1, 2024 45

Africa

UK to unveil new migration law for Rwanda policy

The UK government is expected to publish fresh legislation for its Rwanda migration policy by the end of the week. It follows a new treaty signed with Rwanda on Tuesday. The opposition Labour Party says the policy is a gimmick. But spokesperson for the Rwandan government Yolande Makolo denies the country is only ready to receive a small number of migrants from Britain.

December 6, 2023 22