# Department for Business and Trade

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-26**: Wind Turbine Block — The UK government blocks a Chinese firm's plans to build wind turbines, citing national security risks to the energy grid.
- **2023-11-28**: Sizewell C Buyout — The UK government invests £679 million to buy out China General Nuclear's (CGN) stake in the Sizewell C nuclear project.
- **2022-11-16**: Newport Wafer Fab Block — The UK government orders Chinese-owned Nexperia to sell at least 86% of its stake in the UK's largest chip plant.
- **2022-01-04**: NSI Act Commencement — The National Security and Investment Act officially comes into force, granting the UK government new powers to intervene in acquisitions.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### UK Blocks Chinese Wind Turbine Project Citing National Security Risks
2026-03-26 03:22:24 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The UK government has intervened to block a Chinese firm's plans to develop wind turbines, citing national security concerns under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act. This decision highlights the growing tension between the UK's net-zero energy goals and its strategy to de-risk critical infrastructure from foreign influence.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-blocks-chinese-wind-turbine-nsi-act

### UK Negotiates US Tariff Exemptions to Protect Domestic Industry
2026-02-22 13:56:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 17

The United Kingdom Government has initiated high-stakes negotiations with the United States to secure a 'best deal' for British firms facing potential new trade tariffs. Ministers are focused on mitigating economic disruption and ensuring that UK exporters remain competitive in their largest individual export market.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-us-tariff-negotiations-regtech-impact

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