Newspapers: The Times, Introduction

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The Times
Introduction: Blog Tasks

1) What year was The Times founded and when did it start using the Times name?

Founded - 1785
Times Name - 1788

2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition?

Aimed for reliable + high-quality newspaper for professionals

3) What does the page say about the political views in The Times? 



4) Who owns The Times today and how is editorial integrity protected?

News UK & Ireland Ltd
Editorial Integrity is protected via standards - The Times taking in complaints from the public seriously. Abiding by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) regulations

5) What did The Times introduce in 2010 and why?

A Paywall, possibly due to decline in print sales or competition

6) What was The Times named in 2018 by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University?

Britain's Most Trusted National Newspaper

7) What does the section on Editorial Standards say about The Times and newspaper regulation?

That they will take complaints + are regulated by IPSO

8) What does the section on Ownership say about The Times and who is the current editor?

"The Times and The Sunday Times are published by Times Media Limited, wholly owned by News UK & Ireland Ltd."

Editor of The Times: Tony Gallagher


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