The government took action to block or impose conditions on nine transactions between April 2025 and March 2026, while clearing the vast majority of notifications made under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, according to the Annual Report published today.
Over the year, the government issued a total of 60 call-in notices to review transactions in greater depth. Overall, the government called in acquisitions across almost all specified sensitive sectors, issuing call-in notices in 16 of the 17 areas of the economy subject to mandatory notification, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.
These reviews predominantly focused on the Defence sector, which accounted for 47% of called-in acquisitions, followed by Critical Suppliers to Government and Military & Dual-Use at 33% each. Acquisitions can be associated with multiple areas of the economy.
The NSI Act keeps inward investment flowing, while giving the government the power to intervene to protect national security where necessary. The latest statistics demonstrate that the government is operating these powers effectively and transparently, providing investors with the certainty they need to help secure growth across the UK.
