Brexit and the labour market

06 April 2017

The strong base of overseas talent at research-intensive universities, including researchers and academics, is fundamental in underpinning excellence in research, innovation and education.

International staff help the UK  maintain and develop our position as a world-leading research nation and playing a critical role in educating future generations.

Read our response to the House of Lord's Select Committee on Economic Affairs' Inquiry into Brexit and the labour market here:

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