Don’t politicise takeovers, Vince Cable – you risk putting bidders off Britain "I do not want protectionist legislation, but we do need a last resolute national defence,” said business secretary Vince Cable in City A.M. this week. Unfortunately, there is a risk that Cable’s proposals to toughen up the rules governing takeovers could have adverse consequences unless they are refined. Contrary to some of the wilder speculation, [...]