How the 38 Bills presented in the Queen's Speech will affect you

Prince Charles made an appearance at the State Opening of Parliament today, filling in for his mother to unveil the Conservative government's plan for the United Kingdom. The Queen today missed the ceremony for the first time in 59 years, which was explained by mobility issues.

The heir to the throne outlined the government's plan in 38 laws for the year ahead. These include the privatisation of Channel 4 and the banning of conversation therapy for everyone except transgender people.

A new bill will also sweep away EU law in a so-called "Brexit Opportunities Bill". There will also be a bill that will permit UK ports to block ships that fail to pay their seafarers the minimum wage in the wake of the P&O Ferries scandal, the Mirror reports.

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There will also be laws to extend powers to scientists allowing for more GM foods. There will also be rules to crack down on the hacking of smart TVs and fake reviews on websites.

In a controversial move, there will also be a return of plans to criminalise protestors who lock themselves to gates. Although there are long-term plans to improve energy security, there is no immediate law for the cost of living crisis, with the government instead saying it will offer more help "if needed".

Dan Paskins of Save the Children said: “Families we work with are skipping meals, rationing their power and taking on unsustainable levels of debt. But again, instead of taking serious action ministers have buried their heads in the sand.”

Chief Executive of Child Poverty Action Group Alison Garnham said: “With 38 bills but no direct help with spiralling costs, this speech was a far cry from what