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How do we get to a 2045 where R&D delivers both economic and societal benefits
23 September 2026

This briefing provides recommendations to unlock progress towards the first and second themes from the vision, which set out that in 2045: R&D delivers benefits for the economy and society and that R&D is embedded in society, with greater public involvement.

Reimagining R&D: Seizing real opportunity for positive change
23 September 2026

The CaSE team draw together findings and recommended actions following a year of work looking to reimagine UK R&D.

How do we get to a 2045 where R&D fosters national capability while being outward looking
03 September 2026

This briefing provides recommendations to unlock progress towards the third theme from CaSE’s vision, which sets out that in 2045: R&D fosters national capability while being outward looking.

R&D in a shifting voter landscape
27 August 2026

This report explores how changes in the UK’s political landscape could impact R&D.

R&D in a shifting voter landscape: Voter group analysis
27 August 2026

This briefing series summarises attitudes within each of the five main UK voter groups and offers advice on how to better engage with them about R&D.

CaSE letter to Chris McDonald MP
11 August 2026

CaSE wrote to Chris McDonald in the new role of Minister of State Science, Innovation and Investment.

How do we get to a 2045 where R&D features in an open innovation system with strong public and private collaboration
10 August 2026

This briefing provides recommendations to unlock progress towards the fourth theme from CaSE’s vision, which sets out that in 2045: R&D exists in an open innovation system with strong private and public collaboration.

Overall R&D investment increased in cash and real terms in 2024
07 August 2026

The ONS has published the latest figures for gross expenditure on R&D (GERD) in the UK in 2024. CaSE takes a look at what they mean.

Burnham Government statement on increased English devolution
06 August 2026

CaSE looks at the devolution plans and what they might mean for UK R&D.

CaSE letter to Jonathan Reynolds MP
29 July 2026

CaSE wrote to Jonathan Reynolds MP in the new role of Secretary of State for Business, Science, Innovation and Trade.

CaSE letter to new PM Andy Burnham
29 July 2026

CaSE wrote to the new Prime Minister to congratulate him on his new position and urge him to draw on the R&D sector as a lever for growth and job creation, and as a tool for improving quality of life in every postcode.

What does the new Government mean for R&D?
22 July 2026

CaSE takes a look at what Andy Burnham’s new Government and first announcements could mean for UK R&D