Foreign Takeovers and National Security

This chapter examines the implications of UK defense firms being sold to foreign companies, emphasizing the lack of regulatory measures to safeguard national interests. It critiques the corporate motivations behind mergers and acquisitions that compromise strategic assets and raises concerns about the socio-economic impacts of such corporate takeovers, exemplified by Cadbury's acquisition by Kraft. The discussion also contrasts differing national attitudes toward economic nationalism and ownership, especially in the context of major sports clubs like Manchester United and public funding involvement.