More than a fifth of UK-based founders plan to leave the country within the next 12 months, according to a survey published this week by the London-based Entrepreneurs Network.
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March 19, 2026
One in five UK founders to leave the country in the next year, survey says
Survey finds startup morale hit by tricky fundraising environment and government frustration
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