Top academics warned that planned cuts to physics and astronomy funding risks undermining a key government strategy to harness innovation to boost economic growth, according to FT

This warning from top academics highlights the potential negative impact that funding cuts to physics and astronomy could have on government efforts to drive innovation and economic growth. Such cuts might signal a broader shift away from investing in fundamental research, which could lead to long-term losses in competitive edge and technological advancements, ultimately affecting investor sentiment and related sectors.