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How does UK research compare?
The UK aims to be a global leader in science and innovation, with the government increasing overall R&D spending to £22.6 billion by 2029-30. Despite this ambition, the cuts to specific labs show the ongoing challenge of balancing national research goals with budget realities. International comparisons often look at a country's percentage of GDP spent on R&D.
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