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16 Mar Technology

TikTok Banned On Government Devices In New Security Rules

TikTok will be banned on government devices, and only pre-approved apps will be allowed across all government phones, Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office Oliver Dowden has confirmed.

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15 Mar Education

IET responds to Spring Statement

Alex Taylor, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said: “The Chancellor has set out his ambition to drive economic growth, skills and jobs in the UK.

13 Mar Economy

Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal

It wasn't until the early hours of Monday morning that the government was able to get an emergency deal with HSBC over the line to rescue UK branch of the collapsed US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

Innovation is the key to ‘Shaping Future Skills’, say Catapult Network and partners at South Wales event

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09 Mar Economy

Innovation is the key to ‘Shaping Future Skills’, say Catapult Network and partners at South Wales event

The Catapult Network lends its weight to the challenge of transforming the availability of key skills within the UK in key areas of technological growth.

How battery trains can help deliver net zero and levelling up in the UK

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09 Mar Environment

How battery trains can help deliver net zero and levelling up in the UK

As part of the inaugural Decarbonising Transport Week, Hitachi Rail's Jim Brewin explains how battery trains can help achieve the UK's net zero and levelling up objectives.

01 Mar Technology

Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?

MPs’ use of TikTok to bolster their personal brands is on the rise, and it’s not just younger parliamentarians on it – Energy Security and Net Zero secretary Grant Shapps is as enthusiastic about posting on the short video app as millennial MPs he shares the green benches with.

16 Feb Technology

Tech Companies Resisting Online Safety Crackdown Shouldn't Be Welcome In The UK, Former Culture Secretary Says

Former Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has said the UK should not back down on tough new rules that could see tech bosses sent to jail for failing to protect children online even if global firms won't sign up to them as the landmark Online Safety Bill works through parliament.

14 Feb Foreign affairs

Former Tory Leader Says Government Is "Asleep At The Wheel" On China Risks

Iain Duncan Smith has accused the government of being “asleep at the wheel” over international security concerns relating to China, after days of speculation over possible spy balloons in Western airspace.

11 Feb Economy

Inside Darren Jones's mission to protect British workers

Darren Jones never anticipated becoming notorious on social media. Nonetheless, the Labour MP for Bristol North West has become something of a TikTok icon, owing to the intense scrutiny with which he treats politicians and company leaders in his role of chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee.

17 Jan 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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17 Jan Health

Industry-First Cancer Screening Technology Boosted by Biomedical Grant Funding

Medicines Discovery Catapult and SMi secure funding to validate cancer biomarker technology.

27 Dec 2022 Technology

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

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20 Dec 2022 Education

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

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14 Dec 2022 Defence

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.

10 Dec 2022 Parliament

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

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09 Dec 2022 Education

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.

06 Dec 2022 Defence

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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17 Nov 2022 Economy

IET responds to the Autumn Statement

Alex Taylor, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said:

14 Nov 2022 Culture

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.

08 Nov 2022 Transport

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.

08 Nov 2022 Economy

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.

14 Oct 2022 Technology

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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18 Aug 2022 Education

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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28 Jul 2022 Home affairs

Law reforms proposed for digital assets, including NFTs and other crypto-tokens