# UK to invest £2.5bn in quantum computing drive

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Published: 2023-03-13
Updated: 2023-03-13





Source: ft (https://www.ft.com/content/900ba4ee-6c60-4406-963a-810771c2ad7c)





Nations: United Kingdom








The UK government is investing £2.5bn in quantum computing to keep the UK competitive in one of the world’s fastest-moving fields. The National Quantum Computing Centre will play a leading role in the expanded programme. The UK has the most quantum start-ups in Europe, with a new government programme to boost homegrown companies and address the shortage of qualified workers.