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UK Unveils £55 Billion Boost for Climate and AI Research

10/30/2025

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The UK government announced a £55 billion investment in research and development to boost climate science, AI safety, public health.
The funding is part of an £86 billion package to support these sectors.
Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said public investment often leads to double private funding.
Key allocations include over £1.4 billion for Met Office and £240 million for AI Safety Institute; Oxford Nanopore is among beneficiaries.

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The UK government announced a £55 billion investment in research and development to boost climate science, AI safety, public health.
The funding is part of an £86 billion package to support these sectors.
Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said public investment often leads to double private funding.
Key allocations include over £1.4 billion for Met Office and £240 million for AI Safety Institute; Oxford Nanopore is among beneficiaries.