Plans for giant "pooled" pension schemes with the potential to boost people's chances of getting a better retirement outcome have been unveiled in the Queen's Speech. The legislation will enable "collective schemes" that spreads risk between members.
Changes to laws will make it easier for companies to frack under people's homes without their permission.
A controversial new Infrastructure Bill could include measures that allow shale developers to drill under houses and land for shale oil and gas.
The developers are currently facing a "legal block" of thousands of people across the country denying them permission under trespass laws to drill under their properties .
Announcing the bill in her speech to Parliament today, the Queen said: "My Government will introduce a bill to bolster investment in infrastructure and reform planning law to improve economic competitiveness.
"The bill will enhance the United Kingdom's energy independence and security by opening up access to shale and geothermal site and maximising North Sea resources."
A loud thud could be heard in the House of Lords as the child fainted at around eight minutes and 53 seconds into the Queen's Speech.
The Queen has delivered her speech to Parliament setting out the Coalition Government's agenda for the next year - but does it affect you?
The new Diamond Jubilee state coach will be used for the first time by Queen Elizabeth II during the state opening of Parliament tomorrow.