Science funding in the UK frozen over four years

On Wednesday 20th October, it was reported that the scientific research budget in the UK was frozen at £3.5 billion rather than cut.  Despite this welcome announcement, this still means that in real terms (after taking into account inflation) the budget is still reduced, but by less than 10% instead of the estimated 20% cut which was feared.  There is also a petition against the funding cuts (as mentioned in our previous article).  The UK is still way behind when it comes to scientific research funding, when compared to other leading nations.

Source: The Independent