Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Astronomer Royal Lord Rees of Ludlow: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from the Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees of Ludlow, on topics from AI to bioethics, ending manned space flight and why we should focus on climate change instead of trying to live on Mars
26 March 2024
Data adequacy and its implications for the UK-EU relationship examined
Lords European Affairs Committee launch inquiry into data adequacy and its implications for UK-EU relations.
15 March 2024
JCNSS questions the Oversight Board for Meta, Ofcom, the Electoral Commission and other experts on ‘Defending Democracy’ as UK approaches General Election
JCNSS will open oral evidence in its inquiry into Defending Democracy to explore evolving threats to UK democracy and how these are being addressed
14 March 2024
SITC “bemused” by Government claims on lack of specialist laboratory capacity in UK
The Government has published its response to SITC’s January report on the life-and-limb saving potential of bacteriophages
14 March 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Members discuss ban on foreign ownership of UK newspapers as report stage examination concludes. Catch up
14 March 2024
Media Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft law to update broadcasting law following exit from the EU and rise of online services. Catch up
29 February 2024
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill concludes Lords line by line scrutiny
Lords members complete detailed scrutiny of the bill with ticket re-sale sites and on-demand video subscriptions on the agenda. Catch up
08 February 2024
AI regulatory gap analysis a welcome first step towards addressing AI governance challenges, says Committee Chair
AI regulatory gap analysis a welcome first step towards addressing AI governance challenges, says Committee Chair
06 February 2024
UK will miss AI goldrush unless Government adopts a more positive vision
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report Large language models and generative AI
02 February 2024
Zombie apocalypse or environmental saviours? SITC holds one-off session on the incredible world of fungi
Zombie apocalypse or environmental saviours? SITC holds one-off session on the incredible world of fungi
01 February 2024
Lords concludes examination of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill
Final chance to 'tidy up' bill. Find out more
31 January 2024
Biodiversity and endangered species discussed in Lords debate
Members consider sustainable farming and land management schemes. Catch up
26 January 2024
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill undergoes further Lords scrutiny
Members discuss changes on data breaches in Lords report stage. Catch up
24 January 2024
UK should break licensing “impasse” and maximise the potential of bacteria-eating, life-saving viruses
The Science, Innovation & Technology Committee calls for steps to develop the potential of bacteria-killing viruses that can provide an alternative to antibiotics
03 January 2024
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill has second reading in the Lords
Lords consider AI in the workplace and EU data protection at second reading. Catch up
20 December 2023