The Times: Ownership

Question 1

Who are News UK?

Answer 1

• News UK is a British-based, American owned newspaper publisher, and a subsidiary of the American mass media conglomerate News Corp.

Question 2

History of News Corp

Answer 2

• News Corp is a relatively newly formed company that concentrates on newspapers and publishing.
• The company was formed following a split from News Corporation, a powerful conglomerate with interests in film and broadcasting in addition to newspapers and publishing.

Question 3

Who does News UK/ NewsCorp also own?

Answer 3

• The company also produces The Sun newspaper and previously the News of the World, which ceased production following the phone hacking scandal of 2011.

Question 4

What is the political alleigance of NewsUK and how does this differ from the Times?

Answer 4

• The company has previously demonstrated a predominantly right-wing political allegiance with The Sun newspaper, backing the Conservative government in recent elections.
• However, The Times has maintained a more neutral stance, and regularly drifts just off centre (both right AND left wing) within recent years.

Question 5

What stance has The Times maintained throughout the years?

Answer 5

• The Times has maintained a neutral stance, particularly in its coverage of the Brexit debate as its readers are comprised of both ‘Remainers’ and ‘Leavers’.

Answer 6

• The Times occasionally makes endorsements for foreign elections. In November 2012, it endorsed a second term for Democrat’s Barack Obama although it also expressed reservations about his foreign policy