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What is UKRI?
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the main public body that funds research and innovation in the UK. They support a wide range of projects, from scientific discoveries to new technologies. In this story, UKRI is making cuts to some labs despite overall government R&D spending increasing, showing their role in allocating funds.
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