UK firms critical to public health protected from foreign takeovers

Legislation protects those needed in future pandemics who may be struggling now

The UK government has introduced legislation to protect businesses that are key to public health from foreign takeovers.

The changes give the government the power to protect companies that could be critical in helping the country in future health emergencies but which may be struggling to weather the coronavirus pandemic.

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