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<p>As set out in the Integrated Review and Refresh, the Government is committed to
strengthening the UK's defences against state threats. The Home Office has an important
role in the cross-government response. Through the National Security Act 2023, we
have brought together vital new measures to protect our national security, which will
enable our law enforcement and intelligence agencies to deter, detect and disrupt
the full range of modern-day state threats.</p><p>I also lead the Defending Democracy
Taskforce, which seeks to protect the democratic integrity of the UK from threats
of foreign interference.</p><p>The Home Office also plays an active role in all aspects
of protecting the UK’s economic security, including contributing to relevant National
Security and Investment Act work which gives the government powers to scrutinise and
intervene in business transactions, to protect national security, while providing
businesses and investors with the certainty and transparency they need to do business
in the UK.</p>
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