US EditionUK Govt Announces £86 Billion For Science, Tech & Defence
- On Sunday, the UK government revealed plans to allocate £86 billion toward advancements in innovation, technology, and defense by the year 2030, ahead of announcing its detailed budget.
- This investment follows recent public budget cuts by Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid tight fiscal conditions and increased borrowing to unlock £113 billion by 2030.
- The broader spending review, to be presented Wednesday, includes doubling public transport investment by 2030, a likely defense budget boost, and further cuts in other departments.
- The government announced that the £86 billion investment will accelerate key industries including technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and defense, while fostering innovation hubs throughout various regions.
- This investment is expected to drive economic growth, create jobs, and maintain UK leadership in innovation while requiring tighter spending elsewhere and prompting public protests.
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Government to grant funding package to boost UK's R&D sector
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil an £86bn funding package in the upcoming Spending Review to “turbo-charge” the UK’s fastest growing sectors, as part of the government’s modern industrial strategy. The package, worth more than £22.5bn a year, will commence in 2029/2030 and aims to drive new jobs and economic growth as well as ensuring the UK leads the way in pioneering the technologies of the future. The funding will support local leade…
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