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Artificial Intelligence: North of England

Commons · Question 59404 · Tabled 12 Jun 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to increase (a) core funding and (b) grant opportunities for universities in the north of England conducting AI and data science research as part of its str

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 17 Jun 2025

The government has committed to invest more than £86 billion on research and innovation over financial years 26/27-29/30, supporting the UK’s scientific excellence and its full economic potential around the country, including in areas such as AI and data ...