Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

 Newspapers: The Times - Introduction


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

The Times was founded in 1785 and was renamed in 1788.

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

He suggested politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and "amusements".

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

Walter reserved the right of the newspaper to applaud either political party and to cover contending issue with respectful and fair arguments.

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

The Times is owned by News UK and the editorial integrity is theoretically protected through a combination of legal undertakings established at the time of purchase. 

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

The Times introduced digital subscriptions in 2010 to help ensure a sustainable future for their journalism.

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

They were name the Britain's most trusted national newspaper.

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

That The Times take complaints seriously and they are committed to abiding the newspaper regulations.

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

That The Times are published by Times Media Unlimited and their current editor is Tony Gallagher.


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