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 by the editor and publisher John Walter. It was called the Daily Universal Register for the first three years than changed its name to the Times in 1788.

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

 He offered something that would suit everyone, such as 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 wanted to applaud either political party and wanted it to be fair and respectful.

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

 The times is owned by News UK. It is protected by Independent press Standards Organisation ipso.

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

They introduced digital subscriptions 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 Times was named Britain's most trusted national newspaper.

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

The Times has to follow the rules and regulations set by the ipso 

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

 

News UK &Ireland is part of  News Corp which is a global diversified media business focused on creating and distributing content that educates, informs and inspires. The current editor is  John Witherow.