Five key announcements from Queen's Speech

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The Queen's Speech, which sets out the government's agenda for the next parliamentary term, was delivered by Prince Charles today (Tuesday 10 May).

The Queen cancelled her appearance at the State Opening of Parliament this year due to her ongoing mobility issues, making it the first time she has missed the event in more than 60 years.

Prince William also attended the ceremony for the first time. Some 38 bills were announced in the programme, including new laws around Brexit, education and levelling up.

Here are five key announcements from the Speech - and what they mean for you. Read more: Mum praises lads who spent an hour playing basketball with her four-year-old Energy The Queen's Speech announced the Energy Security Bill, which will 'deliver the transition to cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy.' It will also encourage the creation of tens of thousands of high-skill, high-paid jobs and will extend the energy price cap, preventing suppliers from overcharging consumers. Brexit The Brexit Freedoms bill will enable law inherited from the European Union to be more easily amended.