The Guardian is a British daily newspaper founded in Manchester in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian. It changed its name to The Guardian in 1959 and moved to London. It is part of the Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust Limited, which secures its financial and editorial independence. The Guardian is known for its liberal editorial stance and is considered a newspaper of record in the UK. It publishes digital editions globally, including UK, US, Australian, European, and International editions. Since 2018, the print edition has been published in a tabloid format. The Guardian emphasizes independence and reinvests profits into journalism rather than distributing them to shareholders. It is also distinct in the UK for conducting annual social, ethical, and environmental audits and employing an internal ombudsman for reader complaints.

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• The Guardian has a notable political left-leaning readership.
• The Guardian Media Group underwent significant restructuring to focus on digital and ensure sustainability.
• The Guardian website provides extensive news coverage across multiple regions and topics.

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