state ownership

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Now under state ownership, productivity is low compared to competitors both in the UK and abroad, not due to idleness but because workers don't have the equipment they need to do their job efficiently.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

What's at stake: The UK government is considering temporary state ownership if Thames Water cannot raise more funds to drive its turnaround.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read’s comments immediately following the sale showed a clear lack of concern for its human rights implications, emphasizing the potential for growth and investment under state ownership instead.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2022

Virginia promised to forever maintain the statue in 1887 and 1890 deeds transferring its state ownership.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Howe steadily maintained the policy of state ownership, but had unusual difficulty in carrying Nova Scotia with him.

From The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways by Skelton, Oscar Douglas