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<p>It remains an absolute priority for the government to take all necessary steps
to protect the United Kingdom from any foreign state activity which seeks to undermine
our national security, prosperity and democratic values.</p><p>The Foreign Influence
Registration Scheme (FIRS), introduced under Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023,
will support this aim by increasing transparency of foreign influence in UK politics
and by providing greater assurance around the activities of specified foreign powers
or foreign power-controlled entities.</p><p>We intend that the scheme will become
operational in Autumn 2024. The work to deliver this is underway, including ensuring
regulations on the new powers covered in the National Security Act are fully consulted
on and are laid in Parliament as Statutory Instruments in advance of ‘go live’ of
the scheme.</p><p>The Government expects to publicise the intended ‘go live’ date
several months in advance to ensure those affected by the scheme are given sufficient
time to prepare.</p>
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