Google and Facebook back post-Brexit UK, but tech worries linger

Technology heavyweights are investing in Britain despite political uncertainty and concerns over skills shortages

Technology was flagged as one of the British industries that would suffer most in the wake of a Brexit vote, with almost nine out of 10 London-based tech professionals opposing an EU exit.

Several months after the referendum, however, and the sector has received a significant boost. Instead of a talent and investment flight, the capital's status as a global tech hub has been confirmed with statements over the past week from a pair of big beasts: Google and Facebook.