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Next prime minister urged to appoint Cabinet-level minister for science and technology to show ambitious commitments are ‘more than just words’

By Tom Williams

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‘Unclear’ status of main UK science funder has led to slow decision-making, inefficiency and limited cross-disciplinary research, finds report

By Jack Grove

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George Freeman’s offer to return as UK science minister rebuffed

University sector awaits political leadership as key posts lie vacant

By Chris Havergal

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Rows of coins with gradual shadows to look like the moon as a metaphor for Is there a catch to the UK’s promised £22bn for science

Is there a catch to the UK’s £22 billion science spending pledge?

Recent cuts and scares have cast doubt on ministers’ commitment to harnessing science in pursuit of a levelled-up, post-Brexit innovation economy. Questions also remain about how funding should be distributed and directed. Jack Grove examines the lessons from history and from overseas

By Jack Grove

10 June

Did Boris Johnson’s ‘science superpower’ plan misfire?

Outgoing prime minister’s pro-science messaging has been ever-present during his time in Downing Street but has he delivered for research? Jack Grove considers his legacy

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Did Boris Johnson’s ‘science superpower’ plan misfire?

Outgoing prime minister’s pro-science messaging has been ever-present during his time in Downing Street but has he delivered for research? Jack Grove considers his legacy

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‘Ambiguity’ over UKRI role holding back progress, says review

George Freeman’s offer to return as UK science minister rebuffed

Is there a catch to the UK’s £22 billion science spending pledge?

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