Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

 Read the About Us page of the Times website and answer the following questions:


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

January 1, 1785

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

In the first edition of The Daily Universal Register (later The Times) on January 1, 1785, John Walter I suggested that the paper would act as a "faithful recorder of every species of intelligence". He described its, diverse content by stating that, "like a well-covered table, it should contain something suited to every palate". 

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

Politically Independent

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

Lachlan  Murdoch 

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

In July 2010, The Times and The Sunday Times introduced a,hard paywall, becoming the first major UK national newspapers to charge for online access.

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

In 2018, The Times was named the most trusted national newspaper brand in the United Kingdom by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University.

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

The Times' section on Editorial Standards states that the newspaper is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) and adheres to its Editors' Code of Practice. The Times handles complaints regarding the code and is also subject to specific undertakings ensuring editorial independence from its owners. More details are available in The Times. 

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. Further information on News UK & Ireland Ltd can be found on News.co.uk.News UK & Ireland is wholly owned by News Corp, a global diversified media business focused on creating and distributing content that educates, informs and inspires our customers. Further information on News Corp, including ownership information, can be found on Newscorp.com.

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