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UK Government widens its powers to intervene in acquisitions

Companies deemed critical to combating Covid-19 and future public health emergencies gain protection as additional sectors are brought within the scope of national security reviews.

This briefing looks at how the UK Government has strengthened its ability to intervene in acquisitions of UK businesses ahead of a new, more wide-ranging national security screening regime expected to be published shortly.

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