The Year in Review: UK Foreign Direct Investments Regime in the Spotlight

On 10 September 2024, the UK Government published its third Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA). Covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, the report gives a valuable insight into the workings of the UK foreign direct investment screening regime. Below are selected headlines and key takeaways from the latest Annual Report, including a comparative, year-on-year assessment of notable trends.