SECURITYMay 28 · 04:00 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD

UK would block Indian billionaire raising BT stake

The UK government is blocking an Indian billionaire from increasing his stake in BT due to concerns about maintaining sovereign control over critical national infrastructure. This decision highlights the intersection of business and national security interests.

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