Policy paper

National Security and Investment Bill 2020: factsheets

These factsheets provide more information about each of the provisions in the act.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 11 November 2020
• Last updated: 3 March 2021
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  1. 3 March 2021

     Added a factsheet providing an overview of the Investment Security Unit.

  2. 11 November 2020

     First published.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This publication was withdrawn on 3 November 2021

This page is out of date. Read the latest guidance on how to prepare for new rules around acquisitions which could harm the UK’s national security.

Documents

Overview of the National Security and Investment (NSI) Bill factsheet

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The National Security and Investment (NSI) Regime: process for businesses factsheet

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Overview of the Investment Security Unit factsheet

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Process flow chart for businesses

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Details

These factsheets contain details on the measures in the National Security and Investment Bill 2020. They explain why they are needed and what impact they will have.