Ministers commit to £86bn for ‘breakthrough’ UK science and tech R&D | Research and development
By: Eleni Courea Political correspondent | Published: 2025-06-07 23:01:00 | Source: www.theguardian.com
New drug treatments, longer-lasting batteries and developing artificial intelligence are among research projects that will receive funding as part of an £86bn government investment into science and technology.
Ministers have announced a £22.5bn a year commitment in research and development (R&D) over the next four years, including up to £500m for regional authorities to target the investment locally.
The announcement comes before the spending review on Wednesday where Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will set out day-to-day expenditure for three years and investment spending for four years.
Reeves said: “Britain is the home of science and technology. Through the plan for change”, we are investing in Britain’s renewal to create jobs, protect our security against foreign threats and…
