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Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Oral evidence session on Ransomware
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will take evidence on Ransomware on Wednesday 15 November 2023
09 November 2023
Lack of AI-specific legislation in King's Speech risks UK ambitions
Lack of AI-specific legislation in King's Speech risks UK ambitions
07 November 2023
Prime Minister’s representative to AI Summit questioned on UK approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence
Prime Minister’s representative to AI Summit questioned on UK approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence
02 November 2023
AI Safety Summit 2023: CMS Committee Chair calls on Government to protect creative industries
AI Safety Summit 2023: CMS Committee Chair calls on Government to protect creative industries
01 November 2023
UK Government must allow Parliament to consider ‘value for money’ of major new nuclear power investments, says Chair of SITC
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is today publishing the Government response to its Report on Delivering Nuclear Power for the UK
25 October 2023
How resilient is UK Critical National Infrastructure to cyber-attack?
The UK is the third most targeted country in the world for cyber-attacks, after the US and Ukraine.
24 October 2023
How do we ensure Scotland realises its potential as a world leader in scientific research?
Committee to hear evidence on Scotland’s scientific research capability
20 October 2023
Digital divide will deepen without Government action: Committee criticise Government response
Communications and Digital Committee criticise Governments' response to Digital exclusion report
20 October 2023
What role can small modular reactors play in the UK’s move away from fossil fuels?
The Environmental Audit Committee has today launched a new inquiry considering small modular reactors and their role in the UK’s transition from fossil fuels
19 October 2023
Online Safety Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
20 September 2023
Inquiry into the potential of UK Astronomy launched
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee inquiry into the potential of UK Astronomy
12 September 2023
AI offers significant opportunities but twelve governance challenges must be addressed says Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
AI opportunities but twelve governance challenges must be addressed says Science
30 August 2023
Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
25 August 2023
Strategic plan needed to deliver nuclear power and close the power gap
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee publishes landmark report on the future of nuclear power in the UK
30 July 2023
Long-duration energy storage for Net Zero inquiry launched
Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into long-duration energy storage for Net Zero
26 July 2023