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The Guardian // Politics

UAE delegation visited No 10 before law change that paves way for stake in Telegraph

Friday 16th May 2025, 3:04PM

Exclusive: Delegates met officials weeks before UK set out higher-than-expected cap on foreign state ownership of newspapersA delegation from the United Arab Emirates met Downing Street officials weeks before ministers announced a law change that allows the state to take a 15% stake in the Telegraph titles, the Guardian understands.Ministers disclosed the cap this week as part of a long-awaited clarification on the rules around state ownership of British newspapers. It is higher than the 5%-10% ceiling envisaged by the previous Conservative government. Continue reading...

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