Labour 2026: Star physicist warns UKRI’s economic remit is causing “serious problems”

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

"Millions of people around the world will soon consider large models ‘hoovering up’ all their work to be an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions."

Fury over funding announcement just 10 days after the prime minister told parliament that the Cheshire telescope is not under threat of closure

In a joint letter, the leaders ask government to work with them to fully understand the proposals’ impact before decisions are taken that could be difficu

Hansard record of the item : 'Jodrell Bank Observatory: Funding' on Thursday 10 September 2026.

Exploring the fallout from STFC funding cuts that have left one of the UK’s most iconic scientific facilities facing an uncertain future

For the first time since its discovery in 1920, Pluto is entering the outer solar system—a journey that’s slowly thinning out its atmosphere.

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The funding cut threatening the observatory has caused a public outcry and reinforced the site’s image as the spiritual and practical home of astronomy

London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

Editorial: Funders have picked a damaging fight with scientists and the public. They should reconsider their plans

The camera that checked JWST’s clock is losing its funding.

Key sector figures express hope there are ways to save ‘iconic’ observatory