1) What year was The Times founded and when did it start using the Times name?
It was founded in 1785 and the name was given to it 3 years later
2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition?
It should have information for all kind of palates e.g for everyone.
3) What does the page say about the political views in The Times?
Walter reserved the right of the newspaper “to censure or applaud either [political party]” and to cover contending issues with respectful “fair argument”. More than 200 years later, these founding principles hold true today. The Times has supported both New Labour and the Conservatives in recent times and supported Remain in the 2016 EU referendum.
4) Who owns The Times today and how is editorial integrity protected?
Rupert Murdoch owns the Times and it is editorial integrically protected
5) What did The Times introduce in 2010 and why?
They introduced a Hard Digital Paywall for all users to maximise profit.
6) What was The Times named in 2018 by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University?
It was named "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 the complaints of people.
8) What does the section on Ownership say about The Times and who is the current editor?
A subsidary of News UK
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