Britain allows foreign ownership of energy assets but resists domestic public control

A historian argues that rapid decarbonization in the UK will require public or mutual ownership of the energy system, contrasting with the country's historical reliance on state enterprises and current openness to foreign investment.

First covered Sep 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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25d Guardian Environment Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why? — Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system Have you ever…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-03 (#18)

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