UK scientists warn £1bn research funding cut could impact UK's global competitiveness and result in job losses.

UK scientists are alarmed by potential £1bn cuts to research funding in the upcoming budget, which could undermine the UK's status in basic research and hinder new projects. This may lead to job losses, slowed economic growth, and reduced training for future scientists. Experts, including Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse, stress that R&D is a vital investment for the future and urge the government to increase, not decrease, funding to maintain global competitiveness.

October 26, 2024
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