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flag UK to invest £55B in science and tech by 2029/30, boosting climate, AI, health, and clean energy research.

flag The UK government has confirmed a £55 billion boost for science and technology R&D, part of an £86 billion package through 2029/30, targeting climate science, AI safety, clean energy, health, and quantum computing. flag Funding will go to agencies including the Met Office, UK National Academies, National Measurement System, and AI Safety Institute. flag Science Secretary Liz Kendall said each public pound generates double private investment, with funded businesses growing 20% faster and expanding employment more. flag The investment supports projects like pandemic early warning systems and airport screening tech, aiming to drive economic growth and public benefits.

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