UK invests £106m in five quantum research hubs

The new initiative will bring together researchers and businesses to develop revolutionary quantum technologies

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UK invests £106m in five quantum research hubs
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UK invests £106m in five quantum research hubs

The UK government has announced a £106 million investment in five quantum research hubs, marking a step forward in the country's ambition to become a global leader in quantum technology.

Announced by science secretary Peter Kyle on Friday, the hubs will bring together leading researchers and businesses to develop quantum technologies. The initiative is part of the ongoing £1.5 b...

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