Founders are calling for the government to update startup policies

The UK is at risk of an exodus of entrepreneurial talent as young founders find themselves being lured away by global competitors.

According to a new report from the Young Entrepreneurs Forum , Britain is losing its edge as a lucrative destination for young people to launch their startups, due to policymakers failing to address challenges that weaken growth.

This includes concerns over the UK’s investment landscape, government initiatives and immigration frameworks.

While the think tank argued that the fundamentals of the UK’s startup ecosystem were strong, problems needed to be addressed in order to stop young founders being enticed away by overseas rivals.

Many young founders are opting for other destinations, in

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