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UK pension providers partner to support growth with £1bn scale-up fund
The plan is to help promising firms expand faster, turn new technologies into products and create skilled jobs across the country.
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Lockheed Martin UK unveils space sector jobs across UK, plans to add 2,000 roles
The company plans to create up to 2,000 highly skilled jobs as part of its ongoing investment in the UK space economy.
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Young workers increasingly drive science and tech sector growth – Employment Hero
Overall employment in the sector increased by 0.3% month-on-month and 6.3% year-on-year in March.
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UK backs stronger female representation in STEM at Malaysia forum
Held on 30th March 2026, the “Leading the Future: Women and Girls in Science Forum” brought together around 110 participants, including government officials.
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Project Hail Mary film drives surge in UK astronaut job searches – Higherin
Searches for “how do I become an astronaut” went up by 5,000% in the last 30 days, according to Google Trends data.
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University of York to lead £8m programme to train next generation of nuclear scientists
The aim is to train at least 80 nuclear scientists who are ready for industry, as part of a national plan to increase the number of nuclear specialists in the UK.
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UK Space Agency launches new internship programme to tackle sector skills gap
The programme gives hands-on experience and exposure to industry, helping students start their careers in space.
Pensions & Retirement
Aegon UK, NatWest Cushon and M&G commit £200m in funding for science and tech businesses
Funds will support UK companies in areas such as clean energy, fintech and medical technology, aiming to create skilled jobs across the country.
Education & Training
UKAEA and MTC Training launch apprenticeships to tackle nuclear skills shortage
The courses have been set up in response to a recognised national shortage in health physics technicians and decommissioning operatives.
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Science Minister urges pension funds to boost investment in science and tech firms
Lord Ian Vallance said there were too many UK companies working in areas like AI, biotechnology and quantum that UK investors were not supporting enough.
Education & Training
11 women awarded 2025 ASEAN–UK SAGE Women in STEM scholarships
The scholarships, developed by the British Council and funded by the Government, form part of the wider ASEAN–UK SAGE Programme aimed at tackling gender disparities in science and technology careers.
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UK nuclear weapons hub creates 1,500 jobs as sector delivers pay boost and economic growth
Newly released Government figures showed that workers in the defence nuclear industry earn an average of £45,500 - 20% higher than the UK average.