July 20, 2026: New Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party Andy Burnham delivers his inaugural speech as UK's new Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street in London, England.

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22 July 2026NewsRegulation & IndustryMarisa Woutersen

UK Prime Minister axes science ministry in govt shakeup

Plans to merge the UK’s standalone science ministry into an expanded business department, coupled with the departure of the Science Minister, mark a change in the country’s approach to science and innovation.

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