Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

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

It was founded in 1785 as the Daily Universal Register and it is the oldest national daily newspaper in the UK and holds an important place name as the “paper of record” on public life, from politics and world affairs to business and sport. 


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

John Walter I explained that “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”.

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

The page says The Times generally supports the right wing Conservative Party and is against the more left wing Labour Party. The newspaper will often act as a voice for the establishment (the wealthy and powerful) and will not support anything that threatens major changes to the status quo (how things currently are). This can be found in the front cover of the Times we need to study as the newspaper is not supporting the individuals that lost millions as a result of the scandal.

4) Who owns The Times today and how is editorial integrity protected?
Rupert Murdoch owns the times and it is protected by editorial integrity by featuring columnists from all areas of the political spectrum, ensuring that no political ideology is favoured over another.
5) What did The Times introduce in 2010 and why?
In 2010 The times had introduced a hard digital pay wall.
In 2010 the times introduced the Sunday times website which introduce a paywall and begin charging for paid-only content.
They started charging £1 per day or £2 per week 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 'Britain's most trusted national newspaper' by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University, paralleling the general public's belief that The Times is overall an unbiased newspaper that presents political news in a fair light.
7) What does the section on Editorial Standards say about The Times and newspaper regulation?
The Editors' Code demands accuracy (not publishing misleading information), respect for privacy, and strict guidelines on intrusion, such as reporting on children or grief.It is regulated by IPSO, which promotes high standards and handles public complaints.
8) What does the section on Ownership say about The Times and who is the current editor? 
 Rupert Murdoch acquired the paper in 1981, and it is part of his News Corp group. The ownership is governed by a board of independent directors and specific legal undertakings established in 1981 to protect its editorial independence.

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