Brexit brain drain 'will put the brake on driverless cars'

Britain risks losing pole position in the race to develop driverless cars if there is a crackdown on immigration after Brexit, say experts. Restricting the flow of skilled workers will damage Government hopes of the UK becoming a world leader in a key industry of the future, according to a report by Oxford University. It claims that firms developing the technology will be forced to move abroad instead. The warning is a blow to Chancellor Philip Hammond, who highlighted driverless vehicles and robotics as a priority in this month's Budget. Oxford University's driverless car project is at risk It is just one of many dire predictions of a'brain drain' as Britain leaves the European Union and the Government tries to cut net annual migration to under 100,000.