No timeline for lifting Land Registry paywall as ownership remains opaque

The UK government has failed to provide a timeline for lifting the paywall on the Land Registry, which currently restricts public access to information about large land plots in England and Wales. This means that individuals and businesses will continue to have to pay for data on land ownership. The delay is significant because it hinders transparency and accountability in land ownership, which can impact the economy and trade by limiting the ability to track and understand property transactions.

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The UK government has refused to provide a timeline for lifting the paywall. This lack of transparency may hinder property market efficiency and affect related businesses.

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