- UK business groups urge Rishi Sunak to rejoin EU’s €95.5bn Horizon Europe research programme.
- Fears mount that UK scientists will be barred from international projects.
- Horizon led to 31,000 global collaborations — UK’s world-leading research and development foundation for economic growth.
- Cost and necessity concerns delay re-entry into Horizon, despite calls from industry groups and executives.
- Association agreement process could take months.
UK business groups call on Sunak to rejoin Horizon research scheme
PM urged to move ‘as swiftly as possible’ as fears mount over scientists’ access to projects
Daniel Thomas
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