We work with our members and the R&D community to make a compelling case to secure high levels of investment in research and innovation and to champion the role of science and engineering in improving people’s lives and livelihoods. We scrutinise how R&D investments are made, to deliver value for the tax-payer and a dynamic economy. This includes work on public and private R&D investment, the UK’s research intensity and the UK’s participation in international research programmes such as Horizon Europe.
Research and innovation are essential to solving the societal challenges facing the UK and the wider world.
CaSE responds to the 2024 Autumn Budget
In the first Labour Government budget for 14 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements as part of the Autumn Budget 2024. Below we delve into some of the measures impacting R&D.
UK business expenditure on R&D has fallen for 2 years
ONS data shows that expenditure on research and development (R&D) performed by UK businesses was £49.97 billion in 2023.
Sector calls on the Government to protect R&D funds in the autumn budget
CaSE has published a joint letter with other R&D organisations, calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming autumn budget…
UK business expenditure on R&D has fallen for 2 years
ONS data shows that expenditure on research and development (R&D) performed by UK businesses was £49.97 billion in 2023.
Sector calls on the Government to protect R&D funds in the autumn budget
CaSE has published a joint letter with other R&D organisations, calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming autumn budget…
2025
Spending Review 2025
Ahead of the 2025 UK Government spending review, CaSE has conducted a series of programmes of work to help our advocacy around the role of R&D in delivering economic growth for the UK.
The evidence generated and collated by CaSE forms a significant part of our advocacy efforts ahead of, and submission to the 2025 Spending Review.
Investment analysis & publications
Government Expenditure on R&D Analysis – 2023 ONS Figures
11 April 2025
CaSE analysis of Government Expenditure on R&D (GovERD) statistics for 2023.
DSIT allocations confirm strong overall settlement, but tight UKRI finances
07 April 2025
CaSE takes a look at the details of the DSIT 2025/26 spending allocations, including UKRI.
What do the public think about R&D and the UK Government’s missions?
27 February 2025
Analysis and highlights from CaSE’s research into public attitudes towards R&D and the Government’s missions.
Mission Critical R&D
26 February 2025
This report sets out evidence on the integral role of R&D in driving progress on the UK Government’s missions.
CaSE Representation to Spending Review 2025
26 February 2025
In this submission we set out the views and policy recommendations of CaSE on increasing public investment in R&D, supporting regional economic growth, and ensuring the sustainability of the R&D system.
UK business expenditure on R&D has fallen for 2 years
13 December 2024
ONS data shows that expenditure on research and development (R&D) performed by UK businesses was £49.97 billion in 2023.
CaSE responds to the 2024 Autumn Budget
31 October 2024
In the first Labour Government budget for 14 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements as part of the Autumn Budget 2024. Below we delve into some of the measures impacting R&D.
Times letter: Science budget cuts
21 October 2024
CaSE and the Science Media Centre coordinated a letter to The Times from eminent figures in UK research and development expressing concerns about potential cuts to the R&D budget.