Research and development and related expenditure by UK government departments, Research and Innovation (UKRI) and higher education funding bodies. Formerly released as UK government expenditure on science, engineering and technology (SET).

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The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics:

  • meet identified user needs
  • are well explained and readily accessible
  • are produced according to sound methods
  • are managed impartially and objectively in the public interest

Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed.

Changes to this release date

  • Previous date:
    16 April 2021 09:30
    Reason for change:
    The effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on our capacity means we have reviewed the existing releases and altered timescales for a small number of outputs. This will protect the delivery and quality of all of our outputs as well as ensuring we can respond to new demands as a direct result of the coronavirus.