# National Security and Investment Act 2021

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Final Order Issued — The Secretary of State issues a final order blocking the investment in its entirety.
- **2026-01-20**: Security Review Extension — The Cabinet Office extends the review period, citing 'complex technical risks' related to grid integration.
- **2025-09-10**: NSIA Call-In — The UK Government formally calls in the investment for a national security assessment.
- **2025-06-15**: Investment Proposal — Chinese firm announces plans for a multi-million pound wind turbine factory in Scotland.

## Recent coverage (1 stories, network-wide)

### UK Government Blocks Chinese Firm's Scottish Wind Turbine Project Under NSIA
2026-03-26 00:26:23 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 10

The UK Government has formally blocked a major investment by a Chinese firm to establish wind turbine manufacturing in Scotland, citing national security risks. The decision, made under the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021, underscores the growing regulatory barriers facing foreign direct investment in critical energy infrastructure.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-blocks-chinese-wind-turbine-scotland-nsia

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