Quantum Technologies
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event The September 2025 meeting of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee crystallised the United Kingdom’s dual position in quantum technology: a world-class science base and an urgent need to convert research leadership and startup companies into industrial strength. Speakers from…
P&SC Annual Lunch
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event The Annual Lunch of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (PSC) was held on 1st July in the prestigious Cholmondeley Room and Terrace of the House of Lords, an ideal setting for an engaging afternoon of discussion and networking among…
125 years of impact and innovation from NPL
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event The session began with a historical overview of metrology, presented by Professor Gareth Hinds, a Senior Fellow at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). On May 20, 2025, NPL celebrated its 125th anniversary, coinciding with World Metrology Day. This year…
AI in Science and Law
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event On 29 April 2025, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, chaired by Stephen Benn, convened to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal profession. The meeting underscored the need for legal practitioners to adapt…
Consorts & Companions Lunch 2024
An extremely entertaining day out with a guided tour of the United Grand Lodge of England, Covent Garden, a wonderful Art Deco building. Lunch in the Old Board Room with guest speaker HH Wendy Joseph KC, Past Master Pewterers and celebrated author, an excellent, enthralling…
A CALL TO ALMS (Pun fully intended)
From The Middle Warden: Prof Andrew McNaughton FREng Dear Members of the Livery and Freedom One of the Livery movement’s charitable endeavours is the Pan Livery Pro Bono Group, on which Past Master Dr Peter Blair-Fish and I represent our Company. At our meeting on…
Tacitus Lecture 2024
‘Optimism and Change: Sexuality, Climate and Engineering’ by John Browne, Lord Browne of Madingley hosted by the Michael Larsen, the Master of the Worshipful Company of World Traders The Tacitus lecture this year was a wonderfully optimistic overview of the challenges and opportunities faced by…
Something New, Something Old, Something Borrowed
Reflections on British Industrial Strategy today Professor David Edgerton FBA, Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology and Professor of Modern British History at King’s College London gave the after-dinner speech at our Court and Partners’ Dinner on 16 January 2024. He…
The Master Engineer’s Christmas Message
Dear Wardens, Court Assistants and members of the Livery and Freedom, The theme of my year as Master is, ‘Reflection; Celebration and Re-dedication’ and in the very depth of winter with short days and long nights this is perfect time for reflection. Past Master Gordon…
Reviving UK Manufacturing Industry: Liveryman Dr John Garside
UK manufacturing industries are subject to the global market economy. This has provided many benefits with an influx of overseas companies, who have stimulated new thinking related to managing and growing successful companies. As a consequence, there has been a relentless takeover of manufacturing businesses:…