UK, EU Near Deal to Allow Britain to Rejoin €85 Billion Horizon Research Program

• Britain and the EU have drafted a deal to allow the UK to rejoin the Horizon Europe research program after months of negotiations.
• The deal is pending approval from UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who will consider the cost to UK taxpayers.
• Sunak will meet with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen next week to discuss the deal and other issues.
• If approved, an announcement on the deal could come as soon as Tuesday.
• The UK was kicked out of Horizon in 2020 due to Brexit but wants to ensure any new deal provides value for science and taxpayers.

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