On 11 June 2018 changes to UK merger control entered into effect. The changes are relatively narrow in scope in the sense that they only relate to target companies active in the following sectors: military and dual-use goods; computer processing units; and quantum technology. As a result, the scope of the UK Government's ability to intervene in deals in those sectors on national security grounds has been extended.
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