UK without science minister as Horizon Europe uncertainty rumbles on

A profile shot of George Freeman, a middle-aged white man wearing glasses and a blue suit. He has a stern, concerned expression and is clutching a red leather book under his arm.

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Government rejects George Freeman’s offer to continue in role over summer 

The UK is currently without a science minister following George Freeman’s resignation on 7 July. The situation adds to the uncertainty faced by the science community at a time when the country’s involvement in Europe’s major research programmes is in doubt.