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Andy Burnham pledges to save Jodrell Bank from funding cuts by 2028
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has pledged to protect the UK's largest telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory. The site faces funding cuts from March 2028, with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) stating its decision came from a comprehensive prioritisation process. Over 150 public figures have signed a letter to save the site, which scientists called "heartbreaking".
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