Blair and Hague: end Treasury research meddling

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End Treasury meddling and restructure UKRI, say Blair and Hague

Former leaders call for science and technology delivery unit to end Whitehall ‘micromanagement’ of research funding and for ‘bespoke’ research councils

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End Treasury meddling and restructure UKRI, say Blair and Hague

Former leaders call for science and technology delivery unit to end Whitehall ‘micromanagement’ of research funding and for ‘bespoke’ research councils

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