37. Brexit & Trade: Does an expansion of the UK foreign direct investment rules beckon?

In 2018, new measures were introduced to expand the scope of government intervention in mergers. This year, the government's briefing note accompanying the Queen's Speech proposes new rules on investment screening.  What does this mean for business?   Our experts examine the existing UK foreign direct investment rules, and explain what any expansion of investment screening may mean in practice.  You can find a transcript for this episode on our website:  http://bit.ly/393TnGr  Find out more about our Brexit Unit here: https://bit.ly/36cN0jt  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP