CaSE letter – Science advice to MPs faces cuts

Our 2026 conference allowed people from across the sector and beyond to hear panels of experts discuss the important issues facing UK R&D, and to ask questions to key figures influencing the future of the sector.

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.

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