Spending Review 2025: Faster Drug Treatments and Longer-Lasting Batteries to Come From £86bn Science and Tech Package

Spending Review to include £86bn for science and tech

The government says every corner of the country will benefit, but research backers call for a long-term plan for science.

Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn funding package for science and technology

Ministers say ‘every corner of the country’ will benefit from the package

Reeves to Announce £86 Billion for Science and Technology in Spending Review

Research into drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries will receive new funding as part of an £86 billion package for science and technology set to be announced in next week's spending review.

Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review

Research into drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries will receive new funding as part of an £86 billion package for science and technology set to be announced in next week’s spending review.

UK announces major investment in science, technology, and defence by 2030

LONDON, June 8 — The UK government today announced £86 billion (US$108 billion) of investment in science, technology, and defence by 2030, days before it unveils its spending plan for the coming years. Labour finance minister Rachel Reeves has announced drastic cuts to public budgets in recent months amid tight fiscal conditions and has also authorised more borrowing for investment, unlocking a total of £113 billion (US$142 billion) by the end o…

Spending Review 2025: Faster drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries to come from £86bn science and tech package

Each region in England will be handed up to £500m to spend on science and technology projects of their choice, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology says.