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UK Fortifies Laws to Protect Subsea Cables from Sabotage

The UK is stepping up its game to safeguard vital subsea cables from sabotage, with proposed laws that would dramatically increase penalties for damage, including up to 14 years in prison for intentional harm. The overhaul aims to tackle modern threats, such as suspicious Russian activity, with tougher fines and enhanced ministerial powers.

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