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UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables

UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables
BBC Scotland Thursday 22 October 2026, 15:56 UTC 1 min read
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Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
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