Sunak delays decision on rejoining Horizon Europe

'We do wish they would hurry up' says head of Universities UK

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Sunak delays decision on rejoining Horizon Europe
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Sunak delays decision on rejoining Horizon Europe

Prominent scientists in the UK have expressed concern and disappointment regarding reports of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to defer rejoining the EU's €95.5 billion Horizon science programme until after the summer holidays.

Researchers and academics were optimistic that Sunak would reach a decision before the House of Commons' break on Thursday. However, a government insider told the Financial Times that there are no ...

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