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politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Burnham vows to rescue Jodrell Bank from funding cuts

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to save Jodrell Bank Observatory after UKRI said the site would not be prioritised for funding beyond March 2028, vowing to find a way to keep the Lovell telescope operational and to arrange further talks with MPs to secure alternative funding as more than 150 public figures urge government support; without new funding, observations at Jodrell are set to cease on 1 April 2028.

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science2 months ago•8 min saved

Stars and scientists urge government to rescue Jodrell Bank funding

More than 150 public figures signed an open letter urging the government to reverse UKRI's decision to cut about £2.8m a year from Jodrell Bank Observatory, warning that 28 jobs and research used by thousands of scientists would be at risk unless new funding is secured by 2028. The UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the Lovell Telescope and a hub for the Square Kilometre Array project, is pivotal for space observation, education and safety work.

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