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Post-Brexit, the UK government has set out plans for AI that diverge markedly from the EU. Rather than a single regulator, oversight will be left to a multitude of regulators which will tailor rules for sectors ranging from broadcasting to healthcare

George Freeman says chaos in government is damaging negotiations on international science agreements, as UK prime minister Boris Johnson is forced out of office

‘Political relationships can heal, but the impact of fragmenting research now will continue to be felt in the decades to come’ research leaders say as they call on Ursula von der Leyen to ‘safeguard vital science collaboration’

UK researchers have two months to decide whether to move to an eligible institution or give up grants from the European Research Council

Both countries are still locked out of full participation. Here’s what their academics can still apply for, and the national guarantee schemes designed to keep them in Horizon networks.

Most European countries have restricted academic links to Russia. The US and its Asian allies are yet to follow suit

There’s €632 million for mid-career researchers but 67 awardees based in the UK and Switzerland may have to relocate to Horizon Europe countries to get the ERC-tagged funding

With association still not agreed, there will be more backup funding, addressing concerns the safety net was inadequate. At the same time, the government confirmed it has allocated £6.8B over the next three years for Horizon Europe and other joint UK-EU research

With association still uncertain, the UK is on a bilateral R&D collaboration signing spree. Meanwhile, countries outside Europe are invited to the Horizon Europe table