Research is essential to solving global challenges. The UK is a leading place to do science, with UK scientists behind many important breakthroughs – from the first baby born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to the first vaccine.
The next UK government can build on these strengths by further investing in research and development (R&D). Doing so could boost the economy and benefit people’s health, both in the UK and around the world.
As the largest non-governmental funder of UK research, we believe the incoming UK government should further commit to science through three priorities outlined in our manifesto for science.