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MPs Remain Cautious Over Tech Boss Crackdown In Online Safety Bill Despite Government Climbdown
Parliament
MPs Remain Cautious Over Tech Boss Crackdown In Online Safety Bill Despite Government Climbdown
MPs who pushed for social media bosses to face criminal sanctions have said they are pleased the government has “listened”, but many are still cautiously awaiting full details of the government’s approach.
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Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Industry-First Cancer Screening Technology Boosted by Biomedical Grant Funding
Medicines Discovery Catapult and SMi secure funding to validate cancer biomarker technology.
We must ensure all workers have the digital skills they need to succeed
Technology
By Julie Elliott MP
We must ensure all workers have the digital skills they need to succeed
Our country faces a comprehensive digital skills challenge. From simple basic skills of being able to use devices and software, to the building of web infrastructure, coding, digital design and the reskilling of those trained for their industries but ready for careers in tech, digital skills are crucial to the success of our economy and to the government achieving its goals of levelling up our country.
Engineering Kids’ Futures: How to tackle a £1.5 billion skills shortage Partner content
Education
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Engineering Kids’ Futures: How to tackle a £1.5 billion skills shortage
With economic growth at the epicentre of the current focus in Westminster, the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) officially launched a new report in front of parliamentarians, students and industry leaders earlier this month with recommendations on how the Government can help tackle the UK’s gaping engineering skills shortage.
Why accelerating the UK’s space capability is critical to enhance national security, sustainability, and economic strengths Partner content
Defence
By Raytheon UK
Why accelerating the UK’s space capability is critical to enhance national security, sustainability, and economic strengths
There has never been a better moment than now to unlock the full range of benefits that space technology can provide.
The Nusrat Ghani interview: 'It is more difficult now being an MP than it has been for a long time'
Parliament
By Tali Fraser
The Nusrat Ghani interview: "It is more difficult now being an MP than it has been for a long time"
From her background as a poorly child in Kashmir, industry minister Nusrat Ghani tells Tali Fraser how technology and medical innovation can have a tangible impact on people’s lives. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
St Louis Grammar School becomes first team from Northern Ireland to claim victory in Raytheon Technologies Quadcopter Challenge Partner content
Education
By Raytheon Technologies
St Louis Grammar School becomes first team from Northern Ireland to claim victory in Raytheon Technologies Quadcopter Challenge
Following months of pitching, preparation and flying, the Raytheon Technologies Quadcopter Challenge crowned Pollution Solution from St Louis Grammar School its 2022 winners last night after a nail-biting final at Royal Air Force College Cranwell.
The National Security Bill will give us the tools needed to counter modern threats
Defence
By Baroness Manningham-Buller
The National Security Bill will give us the tools needed to counter modern threats
Since I joined the Lords in 2008, there has been plenty of legislation designed to strengthen our ability to deal with terrorism, following 9/11.
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Economy
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
IET responds to the Autumn Statement
Alex Taylor, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said:
Tech companies failing to tackle fraud should face penalties
Culture
By Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Tech companies failing to tackle fraud should face penalties
When I last wrote in February about the rise in rampant fraud, the fraud minister had just resigned, fraud made up over 40 per cent of crime against individuals, and the Ukraine crisis was being exploited by malicious fraudsters to con victims. Little has changed.
Driverless cars: the future of travel or a road to nowhere?
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Driverless cars: the future of travel or a road to nowhere?
The future of travel – or a fantasy on the road to nowhere? Sienna Rodgers explores the long and winding journey for driverless cars.
R&D funding must be protected from cuts
Economy
By Matt Burnett
R&D funding must be protected from cuts
When you're trying to save £50bn, it's good to keep all options on the table. Over the next couple of weeks the Chancellor will pour over spreadsheets and scrutinise departmental plans in an attempt to restore fiscal discipline.
Politicians must prepare for AI or face the consequences
Technology
By Prof Stuart Russell
Politicians must prepare for AI or face the consequences
Rare today is the serious newspaper that, on any given day, does not include articles about artificial intelligence (AI)—covering either new and improved capabilities or mayhem caused by poorly designed systems, carelessly deployed.
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Education
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
IET comments on A Level results
Today on A Level results day, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is celebrating the newest crop of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enthusiasts taking their talents into further study.
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Home affairs
By Law Commission
Law reforms proposed for digital assets, including NFTs and other crypto-tokens
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Education
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
IET comments on reports of UK tech talent shortage
Dr Graham Herries, co-chair of Innovation and Skills at the Institution of Engineering and Technology said:
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive Partner content
Education
By BT
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive
The world is transforming at an incredible pace – and even more so since the raft of change the pandemic brought to all our lives. If you’re not able to embrace the latest technology, you’ll either be outcompeted, out of business, or out of luck.
Scientific Britannia - how can Britain become a science and tech powerhouse?
Economy
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
Scientific Britannia - how can Britain become a science and tech powerhouse?
The government has been clear in its aim to turn Britain into a science and technology powerhouse. But in a difficult climate for public spending, can it hope to do so? Tom Hunter from Dods Political Intelligence looks at the plans.
Sea rescue system that could save lives of offshore wind workers successfully trialled Partner content
Economy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Sea rescue system that could save lives of offshore wind workers successfully trialled
As the number of people working in offshore wind energy grows, one innovative Scottish company is creating the world’s first offshore autonomous casualty detection and tracking system, alongside revolutionary technology that rescues people who have fallen overboard.
Right now, the Online Safety Bill doesn’t go far enough to tackle harmful misinformation
Culture
By Will Moy
Right now, the Online Safety Bill doesn’t go far enough to tackle harmful misinformation
This landmark legislation should fight for freedom of expression and battle threats posed by bad information — at present, it falls short on both counts.
Why robotics in the offshore Wind sector is great news for Global Britain Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Why robotics in the offshore Wind sector is great news for Global Britain
Robotic solutions are proving to be game changers when it comes to the UK's Net Zero and levelling up ambitions.
Rishi Sunak’s Crypto Push Could Increase Risk For Amateur Investors
Economy
Rishi Sunak’s Crypto Push Could Increase Risk For Amateur Investors
Industry figures have welcomed government plans to regulate some stable forms of cryptocurrency, but cite concerns that the push could increase risk for amateur investors.
TEPCO visit to new robotics centre Partner content
Economy
By Sellafield Ltd
TEPCO visit to new robotics centre
Sellafield Ltd this week hosted representatives from TEPCO – the company in charge of decommissioning the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear site in Japan – to West Cumbria to view the Sellafield site and the new robotics facility in Whitehaven.
We finally have an Online Safety Bill with real teeth to regulate harmful online content
Culture
By Lord Vaizey
We finally have an Online Safety Bill with real teeth to regulate harmful online content
Way, way, way back in the day (actually twelve years ago), as minister for technology I responded to a debate called by then MP Claire Perry, who was quite rightly concerned by how easy it was for kids to access adult content online.