Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Call for evidence launched on the UK’s Engagement with Space
UK Engagement with Space Committee launches call for evidence
14 March 2025
Are social media companies doing enough to moderate harmful content?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hear from experts in the third session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.
13 March 2025
SITC Chair writes to Google and OpenAI on issue of AI and copyright
Chi Onwurah, chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, has written to Google and OpenAI requesting information on their response to the government’s consultation on AI and copyright.
13 March 2025
What are the challenges for innovators in accessing science infrastructure and finance?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question experts in the second session of its inquiry into Innovation, growth and the regions.
10 March 2025
Women in science and technology on Lords agenda
Members discuss women’s leadership in science and technology. Catch up
07 March 2025
Can Scotland become a world leader in rocket launch?
The Scottish Affairs Committee today launches a short inquiry to assess Scotland’s space launch capability.
04 March 2025
Two cross-party committees respond to Government consultation on artificial intelligence and copyright
The principle that everyone should receive fair remuneration for their creative work should underpin the relationship between the AI sector and rights holders, MPs have said
26 February 2025
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee comments on evidence session with TikTok, Meta and X
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this afternoon heard from TikTok, Meta and X as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
25 February 2025
Google: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair comments on evidence session
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this morning heard from Google as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
25 February 2025
Committee to question Google, TikTok, Meta and X
The Committee will hear from the companies as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
20 February 2025
Chair Comment: AI Action Summit
Following the government’s decision not to sign a leaders’ declaration at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Chi Onwurah MP, said.
12 February 2025
Lord Vallance: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair comments on evidence session
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this morning held a one-off evidence session with Science Minister, Lord Vallance
11 February 2025
Committee to question Science Minister, Sir Patrick Vallance
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question the Minister for Science, Lord Vallance, in a wide-ranging session on his responsibilities in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and his aims for this parliament.
07 February 2025
Lords 'tidies up' Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members vote on intimate images as Data Bill has its final checks in the Lords. Find out more
06 February 2025
Use of AI in banking, pensions and other financial services to be subject of new inquiry by MPs
A new inquiry by the Treasury Committee will consider the potential impacts of the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in banking, pensions and other financial services
03 February 2025