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

On Wednesday, in the House of Lords, Stephen Parkinson, a minister for culture communications and creative industries, promised to bring forward an amendment to legislation that would prevent foreign state ownership of news publications.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

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

The government says it will bring the company back under full state ownership and kicks off search for new CEO.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2022

In 1971, a new constitution was promulgated, but the basic clauses of the 1947 document, regarding so-called individual freedoms and state ownership, remained essentially intact.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.