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Regulating for Growth Bill (announced in the King's Speech 2026)

ProposedBillNon-binding

Announced bill to create cross-economy regulatory sandbox powers allowing controlled live-market trials in which existing legal requirements can be modified or suspended for technologies including AI, building on the planned 'AI Growth Lab'. It would apply to firms admitted to sandboxes.

Why it matters

Could let AI firms test products in the UK under temporarily relaxed rules; it is the only AI-relevant regulatory bill in the 2026 King's Speech.

What it requires

Regulatory sandbox
SourceGOV.UK - The King's Speech 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-kings-speech-2026Secondary: https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/sandboxes-central-regulating-growth-plans Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Some details could not be confirmed from a primary source. Announced 13 May 2026; formal introduction to Parliament not confirmed as of verification. AI-sandbox content is from DBT announcements and law-firm commentary, not bill text.

Cite this record

Regulating for Growth Bill (announced in the King's Speech 2026). Department for Business and Trade / DSIT. Status: Proposed. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/gb-regulating-for-growth-bill-2026/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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