It was welcome to see that science and innovation was mentioned in the Queen’s speech at the State Opening of Parliament on the 14 October 2019.

The Queen stated that: “My Government is committed to establishing the United Kingdom as a world-leader in scientific capability and space technology. Increased investment in science will be complemented by the development of a new funding agency, a more open visa system, and an ambitious national space strategy.”

It is thought that the new UK funding agency would be modelled on the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

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Nick Bennett

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