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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Eleni Courea Political correspondent

Ministers commit to £86bn for ‘breakthrough’ UK science and tech R&D

Liverpool cityscape
Liverpool, home to a cluster of life sciences companies. Ministers said the industry would be boosted by the investment. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

New drug treatments, longer-lasting batteries and developing artificial intelligence are among research projects that will receive funding as part of an £86bn government investment into science and technology.

Ministers have announced a £22.5bn a year commitment in research and development (R&D) over the next four years, including up to £500m for regional authorities to target the investment locally.

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