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UK Unveils £86bn Boost for Science and Technology

6/8/2025

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The UK government is set to unleash an impressive £86bn investment in science and technology, pledging £22.5bn each year for the next four years. This bold initiative targets life sciences, defense, and semiconductors, promising to uplift regional authorities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the focus on job creation and security, with plans to adjust investment rules to support northern regions.

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The UK government is set to unleash an impressive £86bn investment in science and technology, pledging £22.5bn each year for the next four years. This bold initiative targets life sciences, defense, and semiconductors, promising to uplift regional authorities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the focus on job creation and security, with plans to adjust investment rules to support northern regions.