The Times - Introduction

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

The times was found in January 1st 1985Originally called the daily universal registor, the newspaper changed its name to The Times on 1 January 1788.

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

In the first edition of The Daily Universal Register (later renamed The Times) on January 1, 1785, John Walter I promised that the paper would offer a diverse range of content designed to suit various interests, which he described as being "like a well-covered table" with something to "suit every palate"

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

The Times (UK) is characterized as a center-right, establishment-aligned publication, though it often acts as the least right-wing among traditional conservative papers, balancing varied political views

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

As of early 2026, The Times (and The Sunday Times) is owned by News Corp, the global media conglomerate controlled by the Murdoch family. The newspapers are published by Times Media Limited, a subsidiary of News UK.

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

In 2010, The Times and The Sunday Times introduced a hard paywall for their websites, requiring readers to pay for online content

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 the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, according to the 2018 Digital News Report and About Us page on The Times.

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

The Times adheres to the independent press standards organisation and the editors code of practicd, focusing on accuracy, privacy, and ethical newsgathering

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

The Times and its sister paper, The Sunday Times, are published by Times Newspapers Limited, which is a subsidiary of News UK

The Times - Language and Representations

 Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers?

The investigation into 'lock down parties' It appeals to their ABC1, center-right readership by framing the scandal as a serious political crisis involving police,

2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it?

Based on the analysis of the Daily Mirror's typical editorial, layout, and ideological approach, the presentation of a story in the Mirror differs from other,

3) How is the Times front page designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?

The Times front page reflects traditional broadsheet conventions through a text-heavy, high-ratio, and formal layout, emphasizing authority over sensationalism

4) How can you tell the inside pages of the Times are a broadsheet newspaper? 

The Times changed from the traditional large, full-size broadsheet format to a "compact" (tabloid-sized) format for its daily edition in November 2004.

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?

 The Times tends to attract an audience that is older and more traditional (Conservative politics), so the stories are targeted towards these values and beliefs.

Representations

1) How does the Times represent the Post Office workers and Fujitsu in the CSP pages?

The Times represents Fujitsu as a culpable, "parasite" organization whose faulty Horizon software and misleading evidence caused the Post Office scandal

2) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the CSP pages of the Times?

In the Case Study Pack (CSP) pages of The Times, the Conservative Party is typically represented as the voice of the establishment, supporting the status quo, and appealing to an educated, affluent (ABC1) demographic.

3) Consider the subheading about Vennells "Vennells faces call..." - How does this newspaper present her involvement in this story? 

Media outlets presented former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells as a defensive and evasive leader who oversaw a "cloud of denial" regarding the Horizon IT scandal.

4) What representation of Fujitsu can be found in the CSP pages of the Times? What does The Times journalist think of Fujitsu and Horizon's role in this scandal? 

The Times depicts Fujitsu as a central, culpable agent in the Horizon scandal, providing "bug-riddled" software and misleading court evidence.

5) What opinion would Times readers be likely to have about Vennells, the Post Office workers and Fujitsu from reading these pages?

Based on reporting of the inquiry, Times readers would likely view Paula Vennells as a negligent, evasive leader who prioritized corporate reputation over justice, while viewing sub-postmasters as victims of a "disgraceful" miscarriage of justice. Fujitsu would likely be seen as a culpable technical provider, complicit in concealing faults.