Quiet story: Emirati-linked firms' ownership of Manchester land is up 39% in ten years, a Guardian investigation finds (Guardian only)
A Guardian investigation maps how much of Manchester's land is owned by companies linked to the UAE and how that has reshaped the city Andy Burnham led as mayor. Only one rated outlet in our sample covered it (The Guardian, centre-left). Land ownership and who gains from it is a core political-economy question. Sources: The Guardian, The Guardian (long read). More coverage
Only one rated outlet in our sample covered it (The Guardian, centre-left). Land ownership and who gains from it is a core political-economy question.
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (2 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| The Guardian (long read) | Not rated | No ownership data found |