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Budget 2021: disappointment over lack of detail on science

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Research sector highlights missing science announcements, but welcomes plans to support innovative businesses

Research leaders have highlighted a lack of science funding announcements in the government’s latest budget but welcomed promises to encourage investment in innovative businesses.

Last year the government set out plans to make the UK a “scientific superpower”, but details about the ambition were few and far between in chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 3 March budget, which had a heavy business focus.

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