Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 120071

Astronomy and Physics: Research

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 20 March 2026

Question

Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of UK Research and Innovation provision on the future of UK research in particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The Government is investing a record £86 billion in R&D between 2026/27 and 2029/30, with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) delivering £38.6 billion across the UK. UKRI’s “applicant-led” budgets will increase from £737 million this year to £815 millio...

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