King Charles III is set to drop a whole load of new legislation on us in the coming days following Labour's success at the General Election earlier this month, with bills said to affect all things from renter's rights to drink spiking.
Labour - led by new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer - won with landslide victory against Rishi Sunak's Conservative party on 5 July, marking the first Labour government in the last 14 years.
As such, the new cabinet - with the approval of the British monarchy - is preparing to implement numerous changes when it comes to the way UK citizens live their lives.
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Here's everything you need to know about the important announcement ahead.
What is the King's speech?
The incoming legislative agenda - which is said to set out a staggering 35 new bills - will be outlined in an upcoming speech by His Majesty.
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Speaking about the announcement - which will be televised - Sir Keir Starmer described the forthcoming measures as a 'down payment' for all the positive changes that Labour is hoping to make in the coming years.
"From energy, to planning, to unbreakable fiscal rules, my government is serious about delivering the stability that is going to turbo-charge growth that will create wealth in every corner of the UK," he explained.
"The task of national renewal will not be easy, and this is just the down payment on our plans for the next five years, but the legislation set out at the King’s Speech will build on the momentum of our first days in office and make a difference to the lives of working people."
When will the King's speech take place?
The speech is scheduled to take place tomorrow (Wednesday 17 July) and will air on the BBC at 10.30am.
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What are the new laws set to be introduced?
Among the plans set to be outlined is increased border security, a new national wealth fund, a new VAT tax on private schooling, the introduction of GB Energy, House of Lords reforms and increased devolved.
The new government also hopes to makes changes to the world of fiscal controls, and introduce worker protection reforms.
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Some of the other legislation that Brits are eagerly awaiting news on, however, centres on:
Conversion therapy
A new law to be outlined in the speech will install a full, 'trans-inclusive' ban on the use of conversion therapy in the UK.
The news comes after campaigners from Sex Matters urged the new PM to object calls for 'speedy action' on the act that attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Renter's Reform
The King's speech is set to introduce plans for new measures that will protect renter's rights in the housing market, which in part will be the total scrapping of Section 21 of the Renters Reform Bill, which allowed landlords to evict tenants with two months' notice, with no reason being needed.
The bill is also expected to challenge 'unreasonable' rent increases.
Lower voting age
Currently, only those over the age of 18 are permitted to vote in government polls and elections. Apparently, however, the new legislation will mean that 16 and 17 year-olds are included in the mix - though this won't be implemented until after next year's local election.
Automatic voter registration is also set to be implemented.
Crime and policing
King Charles' speech is set to outline several new laws regarding both crime and punishment in the UK.
Not only will a ban come into play with regards to the purchase and use of 'zombie' knives, but a crackdown on shoplifting is expected. 'Respect orders' for repeated anti-social behaviours will also give neighbourhood police extra powers.
Labour is also set to hire a hoard of domestic abuse specialists, and will make spiking - putting a drug into someone's drink/their body without their consent - a criminal offence.
Topics: UK News, News, Politics, King Charles III
Rhianna Benson