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What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?
UK NewsPolitics•April 13, 2026 at 1:35 PMNational

What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor•The Guardian - UK News

Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutinyMinisters in Britain are planning a new bill that would bring into force a food and drink trade deal with the EU but also contain powers enabling the government to “dynamically align” with Europe. It would allow the UK to quickly implement evolving single market rules if it determines it is in the national interest, without having to face full parliamentary scrutiny. Continue reading...

Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny

Ministers in Britain are planning a new bill that would bring into force a food and drink trade deal with the EU but also contain powers enabling the government to “dynamically align” with Europe. It would allow the UK to quickly implement evolving single market rules if it determines it is in the national interest, without having to face full parliamentary scrutiny.

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