Five things to look out for in the spending review and budget

The critical areas for research and higher education in the chancellor Rishi Sunak’s set-piece announcement

On Wednesday the chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver what is likely to be the most important budget and spending review of this parliament, at least for R&D.

His spending plans come amid the government’s lofty ambitions and optimistic rhetoric about making the UK a scientific superpower and doubling the nation’s public R&D spending.