UK scientists fear brain drain as Brexit rows put research at risk

Projects in jeopardy as EU revokes millions in grant offers after failure of trade talks

British science is facing the threat of a highly damaging brain drain that could see scores of top young researchers leaving the UK. In addition, the futures of several major British-led international projects are also now in jeopardy following a delay in funding by the European Union.

Senior scientists say the UK's scientific standing is at serious risk while others have warned that major programmes - including medical projects aimed at tackling global scourges such as malaria - face cancellation.