Ministers have shelved plans for a so-called "porn block" after the policy was beset by a series of delays.

The IET, together with the engineering profession, will continue to work hard to support the delivery of real solutions to these challenges and ensure a safer and more sustainable future for us all.

British businesses face being unable to compete with firms from other major economies unless they increase the number of robots in the workplace, MPs have warned.

MPs have called for a ban on children being able to spend money in video games as part of a move to force companies to take responsibility for their effects.

IET respond to the Spending Round. 

The IET responds to today's Spending Round. 

Children’s interest in Science is down with time pressures to teach full curriculum a crucial factor, according to new research from IET.

Any new tariffs could impact the production of drugs, Dods Monitoring's Nabil Rastani writes.

The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) has been launched today by Cyber Security Minister Nigel Adams.

Boris Johnson has pledged £250m to boost the use of artificial intelligence in the NHS.

In every sector, project professionals will be tasked with delivering the future and realising the benefits promised by new technologies, says David Thomson is Head of External Affairs at the Association for Project Management (APM).

With the Government legislating for net-zero by 2050, opinion remains divided over the potential role for nuclear energy in creating a low carbon future, writes Alexandra Goodwin.

The Chair of UKspace writes ahead of a campaign launching shortly calling for a national space programme, backed by significant new funding because “the moment for the Government to act is now”.

If we’re to prepare our children for working and living with AI, we must reshape the national education system and prioritise the skills that will allow younger generations to thrive in the new digital age, says Stephen Metcalfe

The use of artificial intelligence and automation in the public sector opens the door to new efficiencies and transformative systems. However, it is also awash with ethical and practical challenges, explains Guinevere Poncia

Liberal Democrat Lords spokesperson for Digital writes following the conclusion of the Government’s Online Harms White Paper consultation and writes: “It would be a major mistake however to legislate too hastily before the definitions of harm and the scope in particular have been thoroughly debated.”

Ministers have been urged to introduce legislation to tackle online interference in elections within the next six months following a "disappointing" response to MPs' recommendations.

SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron writes following her House of Commons Adjournment debate on Smart cities: “Innovation is happening now, and it is time to commit ourselves to what could be the next industrial revolution".

The societal effects of delineating internet access based on financial means shouldn’t be underestimated, warns the Internet Advertising Bureau.

Too many remote gambling licences have been granted without proper scrutiny. Companies should have to reapply for the privilege of operating in the British market, says Tom Watson

Labour MP Carolyn Harris asks questions about executive pay in the bookmaking sector and greater regulation for online gambling, following her successful campaigning on fixed odds betting terminals.

America’s wisest role is as a partner, not a boss, says David Howell 

The lack of oversight of the use of facial recognition technology by the police has drawn the attention of multiple human rights and political commentators. What is the problem and what should be the way forward? Guinevere Poncia, Political Consultant at Dods Monitoring takes a closer look.

As we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day we should resolve to ensure future patients continue to see such progress.The UK’s clinical research environment is strengthened by international collaboration, and it’s our responsibility as politicians to create the right environment so that it can continue to thrive, says Chris Green MP.