The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology’s (DSIT’s) purpose is to drive economic growth, improve the performance and productivity of government and empower citizens.
Jump to downloadsIn 2024-25, DSIT spent a total of £14.2 billion. Of this:
- £3.1 billion (22% of the total) was spent within the core department. The number of full-time equivalent staff in 2024-25 was 2,974, which is higher than the prior year’s total of 2,576
(this increase was largely due to machinery of government changes) - £10.02 billion (72% of the total) was spent through UK Research and Innovation
- £647 million (4.5% of total) was spent through the UK Space Agency (in 2025-26 the UK Space Agency will be absorbed by DSIT core department).
