US EditionGovernment confirms £55bn boost for science and tech research and development
- The Government has confirmed a £55 billion boost for research and development across various sectors, including climate science and AI safety, as announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall asserted that this investment is critical for economic growth and job creation, stating it doubles private sector funding for research and development.
- More than £1.4 billion is allocated to the Met Office for climate science, with additional funding for the UK's National Academies and support for clean energy and health.
- The funding aims to enhance public services and tackle significant national challenges, including climate change and health advancements.
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Government confirms £55bn boost for science and tech research and development
The funding will be available for UK research agencies and bodies to support innovation in a range of sectors, including clean energy and health.
UK announces £55 billion to be spent on science and technology breakthroughs
The UK government has announced a £55 billion funding boost for science and technology research, marking the largest-ever investment in research and development (R&D) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) The funding, confirmed on 30 October 2025, is designed to accelerate innovation, improve lives, and grow the economy through new discoveries in fields ranging from health and clean energy to artificial intelligence and…
Government confirms £55bn boost for science and tech research and development - Rother Radio
Climate science and AI safety are among the sectors receiving funding as part of a £55 billion boost for research and development (R&D), the Government has said. The long-term funding will be available for UK research agencies and bodies to support R&D in a range of sectors areas including clean energy and health, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said on Thursday. The funding allocations confirmed on Thursday come fro…
Tech Secretary unveils £55bn in R&D funding
The UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has confirmed the allocation of its £55bn research and development (R&D) funding for its associated research agencies and bodies. The funding will go towards a wide range of science and technology projects as part of DSIT’s plan to support long-term R&D funding. DSIT’s funding allocations, announced by Tech Secretary Liz Kendall on Thursday during a visit to IBM’s London base, inc…
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