The British government is preparing legislation that would allow the UK to align with European Union single market rules without requiring a full parliamentary vote each time, according to reports. The planned bill, expected before summer, would use so-called Henry VIII powers — executive tools named after a 1539 law permitting rule by decree — enabling ministers to adopt evolving EU regulations across sectors such as food, cars and farming through secondary legislation, which parliament can accept or reject but not amend. Critics warn the approach risks "integration with the EU by stealth," while ministers argue it is essential to reduce trade barriers, boost economic growth, and repair ties with the UK's largest trading partner following the economic disruption of Brexit.