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Ministers pledge wide-ranging legislation but bills have little chance of becoming law
Renewed threat from cross-party ‘rebel alliance’ pushing for second referendum
Think-tank says urgent action needed if sector is to help sustain economy after Brexit
UK chancellor hopes Brexit deal will allow him to promise pre-election tax cuts
The Queen’s Speech was an election manifesto, not a programme for government
Prime minister’s plans unlikely to become law due to lack of Commons majority
The disgrace is on the part of those who are turning the nation against principled MPs
FT's Laura Hughes on the legislative programme set out in parliament by the UK prime minister
Move to raise charges on estates of deceased from £215 up to £6,000 had been dubbed a ‘death tax’
Last week’s excitement has been damped by European Commission doubt over Johnson’s proposal
Family groups press for less bureaucracy and lower taxes to boost competitiveness
UK prime minister Boris Johnson gears up for what could be a historic week for Brexit
Ceremony will set out Tory agenda but opponents dismiss move as a political stunt
Backdating of proposed changes urged so doctors have an incentive to work additional shifts
Prime minister faces accusations he is using the Queen to promote his party’s manifesto
Nicola Sturgeon sees off conference bid to switch strategy on another referendum
Officials say Monday’s talks offer ‘one last chance’ to solve question of Irish border
Looser ties with EU would lead to significant trade friction and hurt productivity
Ireland’s support of Boris Johnson’s deal will make shifting no-deal blame harder for both sides
Minister’s appeal comes as Brussels and London push for a new deal ahead of EU summit
Monetary Policy Committee members should be stronger and less London-centric
‘Abolish Eton’ may be a snappy slogan but implementing it would be costly and drawn-out
Quangos should be covered by the same rules, says head of public appointments body
