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From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

King's Speech UK Government Legislative Agenda

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King Charles III outlines the UK government's law-making plans, including bills for rail investment in northern England, digital ID, nationalisation of British Steel, and a tourist tax in England.

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King Charles III outlines the UK government's law-making plans, including bills for rail investment in northern England, digital ID, nationalisation of British Steel, and a tourist tax in England.

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