The UK is to return to the European Union's £85 billion Horizon science research programme following months of negotiations.The Government said a "bespoke" new agreement has been signed off with the EU, with UK researchers able to apply for grants and take part in Horizon projects.The move was immediately welcomed by scientists, after years of warnings that UK researchers have been missing out on collaboration with colleagues in the EU.

The UK is to return to the European Union's £85 billion Horizon science research programme following months of negotiations.The Government said a "bespoke" new agreement has been signed off with the EU, with UK researchers able to apply for grants and take part in Horizon projects.The move was immediately welcomed by scientists, after years of warnings that UK researchers have been missing out on collaboration with colleagues in the EU.