BBC
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Monday, July 27, 2026
The Science and Technology Facilities Council announced plans to reduce funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, which operates one of the world's oldest radio telescopes. The facility has conducted astronomical research since 1945. No specific closure date or funding reduction amount was disclosed in available statements.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y6r9rdxygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
