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State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more Original

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By Simon Usherwood, Alex Ford, Joelle Grogan, Miriam Sorace, Phil Tomlinson
| The Conversation Verified
The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the king’s speech. Our panel of experts reveals the key points. Measures to ease high living costs Jonquil Lowe, Visiting Academic, The Open University Surveys suggest that the cost of living is still a major concern for UK households, with energy and food prices topping the list of worries.
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What will the budget mean for economic growth? Experts give their view

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By Maha Rafi Atal, David Bailey, Phil Tomlinson, Steve Schifferes
| The Conversation Verified
Since the election last year, the UK government has said economic growth is its top priority, as a way to improve living standards, cut NHS waiting lists and ease pressure on household finances. But with the Office for Budget Responsibility predicting growth this year to be a below-average 1.5%, it seems things haven’t gone entirely to plan. So would Rachel Reeves’ second budget provide any glimmers of hope? Here’s how our panel of experts reacted.
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UK plans for pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax could make the system fairer - or provoke a fierce backlash Original

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By David Bailey, Phil Tomlinson
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The growth in sales of electric vehicles is a positive step in the UK’s journey to net zero. They are cleaner, quieter and better for the environment. But while they produce less pollution, electric vehicles (EVs) also produce far less revenue for the treasury. And as more drivers ditch petrol and diesel, the government’s annual £35 billion haul from fuel duty and road tax will dwindle fast.
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