The latest Share ownership Report gives details of beneficial ownership of UK listed companies as at 31 December 2008.
This is provided in terms of National Accounts classifications and trend data is available back to 1963.
It includes a comparison between FTSE 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange and other companies. There is also a comparison between investment trusts shareholdings and other companies.
The report includes a geographical breakdown of holdings. This looks at foreign ownership of UK listed companies between 1999 and 2008. Shareholdings are classified to broad geographical locations based on the ONS Pink Book classifications.
These National Statistics are produced to high professional standards and released according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Office for National Statistics (ONS), Every two years, Online edition, Contact: +44 (0)20 7014 2014