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UK: The Times reports that "Boris Johnson is preparing to announce tough laws to
prevent foreign takeovers that pose a risk to national security as concern grows
about the influence of China. Downing Street is pressing for legislation to make
it mandatory for British companies to report attempted takeovers that could give
rise to security risks, backed by the threat of criminal sanctions. Those that
fail to do so or ignore the stringent conditions imposed by the government after
takeovers could have their directors jailed, disqualified or be fined hundreds
of thousands of pounds."

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