Landowners could scupper free Land Registry access plans, campaigners warn

The UK government has proposed lifting the paywall on the Land Registry, allowing the public to access information on who owns England's land for the first time. This move aims to help the UK build more houses, protect nature, and improve strategic planning. However, campaigners warn that landowners could scupper these plans, potentially blocking the public's access to this information. If successful, this could hinder efforts to increase transparency and accountability in land ownership, which is crucial for informed decision-making in the economy and trade.

Why it matters

The government's plan to lift the paywall and give the public free access to the Land Registry could be blocked by landowners. This would prevent the public from knowing who owns the majority of the land in England and Wales.

Market impact

Markets & countries in focus

Transmission channels

Explore the intelligence

MeridStreet does not reproduce source articles. The summary and analysis above are generated by MeridStreet from public headlines and its own market model; the original reporting belongs to The Guardian. For information only — not financial advice.