Post-Brexit alternatives to European funding for research and innovation must match previous sums. Without this vital cash, our universities will suffer a terrible blow, writes Paul Boyle.

Tens of millions of pounds will be spent on rescuing UK science and medical research projects at risk from a damaging post-Brexit dispute with the EU.

Universities UK said the Government should offer “targeted financial support” for EU students through an “expanded or newly developed EU scholarship offer”

Universities say vital projects are ‘days from stalling’ as EU grants could be lost.