Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support By Ian Sample Science editor Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/27/jodrell-bank-observatory-facing-closure-uk #Astronomy #Science #Space #Sciencepolicy #Politics #UKnews #TheGuardian #IanSampleScienceeditor