The Times - Introduction

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

January 1, 1785 The Daily Universal Register


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

like a well-covered table, it should contain something suited to every palate including politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and “amusements”. In its tone and political neutrality,

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

The Times generally has conservative and centre-right political views, emphasising law and order, practical, market-driven policies, and a dedication to ethical, high-caliber journalism.

4) Who owns The Times today and how is editorial integrity protected?
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation

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

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?

The most trusted UK newspaper

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

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

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