Wales goes in a different direction on research capital funding
But UKRI changes will still lead to capital block grant fall in coming years
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Chris McDonald sets out the government’s innovation priorities
10 SeptemberAnalysisThe UK Space Strategy, unpacked
10 SeptemberAnalysisData: Public trust in scientists
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8 SeptemberScience committee to go back to its old remit – Changes to parliamentary and cabinet committees following government reorganisation
The House of Lords debates Jodrell Bank – Peers press for answers on whether the government is committed to scientific research as well as heritage
A “significant proportion” of BIST staff to be outside of London – Department says it is working on a long-term location strategy
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