Two new reports suggest the UK is seeing an exodus of skilled STEM workers to other countries, placing the country's economic future at risk.
A report by STEM workforce consultancy SThree found that nearly a quarter (23%) of STEM employers have already seen talent move to new jobs abroad in the past 12 months, reflecting a "dynamic new phase" in global competition for workers.
This is no longer a passive competition for talent, but an active, employee-led migration, with the USA emerging as the primary destination
The report sees similar patterns in other European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands.
Author's summary: UK loses STEM talent to overseas countries.