The Guardian's Deep Dive into Private Equity's UK Economic Influence

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The Guardian launched an extensive investigation into private equity's role in the UK economy, revealing one in eight workers are employed by PE-controlled firms.
The project faced challenges due to opacity and complex ownership structures, requiring innovative data journalism and on-the-ground reporting to uncover impacts on public services and individuals.

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The Guardian launched an extensive investigation into private equity's role in the UK economy, revealing one in eight workers are employed by PE-controlled firms. The project faced challenges due to opacity and complex ownership structures, requiring innovative data journalism and on-the-ground reporting to uncover impacts on public services and individuals.

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