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The National Security and Investment Act allows the government to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions made by anyone, including businesses and investors, that could harm the UKs national security.

Subject to certain criteria, businesses and investors are legally required to tell the government about acquisitions of certain entities in 17 sensitive areas of the economy (called notifiable acquisitions). This document provides guidance on types of acquisitions that can be classed as a notifiable acquisition.

You should also read the guidance on the rules under the National Security and Investment Act to understand the wider rules around acquisitions.