The Guardian

The main paper of the liberal left. The Guardian is owned by Guardian Media Group, whose only shareholder is the Scott Trust, so there is no billionaire proprietor, and its website has no paywall, relying instead on reader contributions. It backed Labour in 2024. Expect strong coverage of climate, culture and social policy, and comment pages that argue with Labour from the left as often as they defend it. Its American edition, Guardian US, draws tens of millions of readers a month, which can make it feel familiar to new arrivals from the US.