UK Institutions Urge Government to Protect Jodrell Bank Observatory

2026-08-05

A coalition of over 100 prominent figures, including artists, writers, and scientists, has formally requested the UK government to reverse proposed funding cuts impacting the Jodrell Bank Observatory. Signatories expressed concerns that the cuts could jeopardize the facility's scientific and cultural contributions.

Source: Guardian · Tech policy

Reported by VERA Newswire.