Brexit

Brussels outlines broad cooperation with UK in nuclear research, renewable energy and antimicrobial resistance, and suggests visa waivers for short-term researcher visits

A ‘step change in R&D investment’ will see spending double to £22B per annum in 4 years, as government says it will fight COVID-19 pandemic, ‘whatever the cost’

Mark Walport, head of national research agency, says government is taking right steps to keep country open to international science talent

Amanda Solloway MP is promoted from the backbenches, but post is downgraded to lower rank, with responsibility for universities split off to a different portfolio

One consequence of Brexit closed a financing source to UK start-ups on 1 Feb. – but access could re-open if a UK and EU trade deal includes Horizon Europe participation

Johnson sacks Chris Skidmore in cabinet reshuffle – signalling changes ahead in university and science policy

Proximity and size of Europe still matters to UK-based scientists, says Alice Gast

Christian Ehler says road maps for industry-led projects in Horizon Europe need to be decided years in advance. To join in, the UK needs a swift deal on associate status