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UK: With the state opening of parliament underway, the Queen's Speech has begun.
- The first announcement is that the government will bring forward legislation
to exit the EU by 31 January. 
- The NHS' multi-year funding settlement will be enshrined in law. 
- National Insurance threshold to rise, as will national living wage. 
- Royal Commission to review criminal justice process, and new sentencing laws
to bring harsher punishment for serious crimes.
- Promises 'gigabit' internet coverage nationwide.
- Protection for members of the armed forces subject to 'vexatious' legal claims
against them.

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