Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

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

The Times was found in 1785 and their name was changed from ‘The Daily Universal Register’ to ‘The Times’ in 1788.

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

It would offer print, video an audio content.

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

The British newspaper ‘The Times’ has tended to support different political views over time, rather than sticking to one side.

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

Today, The Times is owned but News UK, when is part of Rubert Murdoch’s media group.

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

In 2010, The Times introduced a paywall on its website to charade readers for online content and make money from subscriptions.

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

It was named the most trusted newspaper in Britain.

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

It says The Times is regulated under standard press rules to make sure its journalism is accurate and fair.

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

The current editor is Tony Gallagher and the section on ownership says The Times is owned by News UK.