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May 26, 2021

U.K. considers blocking stock listings on national security grounds

From the BBC World Service: Companies could be blocked from listing on the London Stock Exchange on national security grounds, under new rules being considered by the U.K. Treasury.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak wants more foreign firms to list in the U.K., but faces pressure to ensure it happens safely.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak wants more foreign firms to list in the U.K., but faces pressure to ensure it happens safely.
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U.K. considers blocking stock listings on national security grounds