# Rising Costs Kill Planned Radio Telescope at Jodrell Bank

A proposed new radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory has been scrapped after construction costs escalated beyond budget. The decision halts a major project that would have expanded the UK's astronomical research capabilities. It highlights how inflation and supply-chain pressures are now threatening major scientific infrastructure.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02380-0) — 2026-08-11