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Budget 2020 at a glance

What the chancellor has promised for research and innovation

Outlining his “plan for prosperity”, Chancellor Rishi Sunak made a clear promise “to invest more in science and research”, against a backdrop of a coronavirus crisis.

Sumak opened his statement on 11 March with a pledge to get the NHS “whatever resources” it needs to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, including for “vaccine research”, although there is no specific mention of this within the budget document.

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