Science policy5 Dec 2025Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economyProf Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.5 Dec 20257 Sep 2023UK rejoins EU science research scheme HorizonUK-based scientists and institutions will have access to the £85bn fund from today.7 Sep 20237 Sep 2023UK expected to re-join Horizon science schemeAn announcement is likely soon on the UK becoming a fully-fledged member of the multi-billion euro programme.7 Sep 202315 Jul 2023Mayor urges government to re-join research projectScientists say being outside the £85b scheme is highly damaging to UK science and innovation15 Jul 20236 Jul 2023Science research deal with EU awaits PM's approvalBBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.6 Jul 20237 Mar 2023Nobel scientist says 'UK research is in jeopardy'A new assessment of Britain's research capability concludes it has "serious and longstanding problems".7 Mar 20233 Mar 2023Scientists warn Sunak on EU research programmePM Rishi Sunak is warned not to go back on his pledge to re-join the EU's science research programme.3 Mar 202320 Feb 2023First woman appointed UK's chief scientific adviserProf Dame Angela McLean is to replace Sir Patrick Vallance as the government chief scientific adviser.20 Feb 202310 Feb 2023UK science chief says new department will improve livesThe UK's new cabinet minister for science says that she will have a "relentless focus" on using research to make people's lives better.10 Feb 2023...