UK pledges over GBP 500 million for quantum computing in Industrial Strategy

The UK government pledged over GBP 500 million for quantum computing over four years, part of a GBP 670 million decade-long commitment under its Industrial Strategy, citing concerns over foreign takeovers of British quantum firms.

Reported Editor-read The Quantum Insider, 23 June 2025

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