US EditionForeign states to be allowed to take 15% stake in UK newspapers
- On May 15, 2025, the UK government introduced a policy permitting certain foreign sovereign wealth and pension funds to acquire stakes of up to 15% in British newspapers, aiming to support the media industry while protecting editorial independence.
- This shift follows the 2024 Conservative ban on foreign state ownership, which blocked Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI's attempted takeover of The Telegraph amid financial pressures on UK newspapers.
- The policy aims to balance media plurality with economic reality by permitting limited foreign investment while strengthening regulatory oversight of news outlets and digital media.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasized that the 15% ownership limit protects the news sector from external state influence while allowing essential financial support for struggling media outlets.
- The new rules could end uncertainty over The Telegraph's ownership but have sparked debate about risks of foreign influence and the future of press freedom in the UK.
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U.K. Opens Door to Foreign State Investment in Newspapers
The UK government, on May 15, 2025, announced a policy shift, allowing foreign state-owned funds to hold up to 15% of British newspapers. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy revealed the decision, aiming to bolster struggling media outlets while safeguarding press freedom. Financial pressures grip UK newspapers as digital platforms erode print revenues. The Telegraph, burdened by […]
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