NSIA Annual Report: 95.6% of Investment Notifications Cleared Without Further Action
- The UK government cleared 95.6% of investment notifications reviewed under the National Security and Investment Act without further action during the latest reporting period, according to the official...
- The government received a total of 1,324 notifications during the reporting window.
- The report emphasizes that keeping the burden on business low is a priority for the administration.
The UK government cleared 95.6% of investment notifications reviewed under the National Security and Investment Act without further action during the latest reporting period, according to the official annual report published on GOV.UK. This data indicates that the vast majority of screened business acquisitions and investments did not trigger national security concerns requiring government intervention.
The government received a total of 1,324 notifications during the reporting window. The high clearance rate is intended to demonstrate that the screening regime maintains a low burden on businesses while protecting critical national infrastructure and technology, according to the GOV.UK report.
National Security and Investment Act Notification Statistics
- Total notifications received: 1,324
- Percentage cleared without further action: 95.6%
Impact on Business and Foreign Investment
The report emphasizes that keeping the burden on business low is a priority for the administration.