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?

1785, and started to use the name The Times three years later

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

It should contain information and news for everyone, every class

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

They support both the Labour party and Conservatives 

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

Rupert Murdoch is the owner of the times and editorial integrity is protected by Removal of Legal Restrictions and editor contracts  

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

They added a digital paywall for all users so they can earn profits and money 

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

It was called Icon

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

It should always follow rules and regulations such as regulatory framework and handling complains from people

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.




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