In response to budgetary constraints, the UK government has mandated that STFC-funded facilities, including the Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, must generate additional revenue or face potential closure. The STFC’s core budget will remain unchanged, necessitating cuts in user support and technical assistance, while staff reductions are anticipated. Comparatively, European counterparts like the Paul Scherrer Institute generate a higher percentage of their income through commercial activities, highlighting the challenges faced by UK facilities in adapting to this new funding landscape.