Bill Gates says Britain can be a world technology leader after Brexit, but CBI demands certainty on data

Before the UK's referendum on leaving the EU last year, Bill Gates warned that a vote to leave could jeopardize the country’s position in the science and technology sector. But in an interview with the Daily Telegraph (paywalled) the Microsoft founder says that Britain can remain a world leader if care is taken. Gates has invested £750 million in UK research institutions including universities in Liverpool, Edinburgh, London, Cambridge, and Oxford, "because they're the best at doing lots of this important work." However, Gates warns that there will be some challenges to overcome to ensure that the UK retains its… [Continue Reading]