UK Government R&D labs
UK Government runs 5 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 1 country (United Kingdom), focused on synchrotron, weather, climate and nuclear.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
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| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Light SourceUK Government | Harwell, United Kingdom | Government Basic science | Synchrotron | 2002 |
| Met OfficeUK Government | Exeter, United Kingdom | Government Environment and climate | Weather, Climate | 1854 |
| National Nuclear LaboratoryUK Government | Warrington, United Kingdom | Government Energy and resources | Nuclear | 2008 |
| National Physical LaboratoryUK Government | Teddington, United Kingdom | Government Technology | Metrology, Quantum | 1900 |
| The Alan Turing InstituteUK Government | London, United Kingdom | Government Technology | AI, Data science | 2015 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does UK Government have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 5 UK Government R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are UK Government's R&D labs?
In United Kingdom (5).
What does UK Government research?
Its labs focus on synchrotron, weather, climate and nuclear.
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