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Ministers commit to £86 bn for ‘breakthrough’ UK science and tech R&D

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Isoclima

08/06/2025

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The UK government pledges £86 billion over four years (≈£22.5 bn/year) to fuel R&D in AI, energy, life sciences, semiconductors, and regional innovation, with targeted investments in Liverpool, Northern Ireland, and South Wales.

Link: The Guardian

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