That’s a cruel April First.
The BBC article says:
Scotland’s Astronomer Royal, Prof Catherine Heymans,…, described the decision by UKRI as “a real act of national self-harm”.
but it fails to mention that Prof Michelle Dougherty is the corresponding Astronomer Royal.
Will she be envisioned wielding a chainsaw in the manner of Elon Musk FRS?
Jodrell Bank needs a modern-day Lord Nuffield.
Alex.