# United Kingdom

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## United Kingdom NEWS AND UPDATES



- [Mysterious quantum computing restrictions spread across multiple nations & UK cites national security risks](/quantum-news/2024/mysterious-quantum-computing-restrictions-spread-across-multiple-nations-uk-cites-national-security-risks.md)

  Several countries, including France, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada, have imposed identical export restrictions on quantum computers with more than 34 qubits due to national security concerns, despite current low capabilities of the technology, likely influenced by their participation in the Wassenaar Agreement.


- [UK to invest £2.5bn in quantum computing drive](/quantum-news/2023/uk-to-invest-2-5bn-in-quantum-computing-drive.md)

  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.