- UK's bid to re-join EU's Horizon research programme under threat due to a cash dispute.
- UK scientists argue that membership is vital for research and investment in science.
- Britain's annual contribution to the seven-year programme should be reduced due to its late entry.
- EU diplomats say they have to be fair to other late joiners such as New Zealand.
- Talks between UK and EU expected to begin after Easter and aim to secure an agreement by June.
UK re-entry into EU Horizon programme threatened by cash dispute
Britain seeks to reduce contributions to €95bn research network seen as vital by country’s scientists
Andy Bounds
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