Analysis

Is the R&D sector ready to navigate a fragmented political future? CaSE is launching a new project – R&D in a shifting voter landscape – to help the sector evolve its advocacy tactics and messaging.

In recent days there have been a number of reports about cuts to UKRI budgets and grant funding pauses. Here we summarise events so far, and set out why we believe UKRI should explain how and why decisions have been made.

Rebecca Hill reflects on Public Attitudes to Science 2025, a study from UK Research and Innovation and the British Science Association, and how it relates to CaSE’s own public opinion research.

CaSE analysis of the 2026/27-2029/30 UKRI budget allocations.

CaSE look at the detail of newly published ONS data on UK business expenditure on research and development.

Executive Director Dr Alicia Greated gives her report on CaSE’s activities and successes at the 2025 AGM on November 25th

CaSE analysis of the Autumn Budget delivered by the Chancellor on 26 November 2025.

Analysis of the newly announced framework for public R&D investment, presented in speeches by Liz Kendall and Prof Sir Ian Chapman.

DSIT has published its plans for R&D budget allocations for the financial years 2026/2027 to 2029/2030. We take a look at what the plans might mean for UK R&D funding in the coming years.

CaSE’s look at the UK Government’s plans for Further and Higher Education in England in the post-16 Education and Skills white paper.

Recent work by CaSE shows how supportive voices can talk about immigration for the UK R&D sector in a way that resonates with the public.

As CaSE turns 40, we are looking ahead and exploring what the future holds for R&D in the UK. Policy Manager Camilla d’Angelo introduces CaSE’s new piece of work on ‘Reimagining R&D’.