Home Business British lawmaker says UK must defend its companies against overseas takeovers –... Business British lawmaker says UK must defend its companies against overseas takeovers – FT By Genpie - May 24, 2020 111 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Britain must defend its companies against overseas takeovers in the aftermath of the crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak, a senior British lawmaker said, adding that China’s state-owned companies have drawn on state banks to outbid rivals.