TTU

🇬🇧 The Times (UK)

UK Media Newspaper/Website 🔒 Hard Paywall www.thetimes.com Est. 1785

Trust Score

90

High Credibility

Quick Summary

Political Lean

Right-Center

AllSides: Center

Factual Reporting

High

NewsGuard: 100/100

Ownership

News UK

Parent: News Corp (Rupert Murdoch)

Funding Model

Subscriptions, Advertising

Rating Breakdown

Factual Accuracy 80/100

How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?

Source Attribution 95/100

Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?

Editorial Standards 90/100

Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?

Correction Policy 88/100

How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?

Bias & Balance 66/100

Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?

Ownership Transparency 92/100

Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?

Headline Accuracy 83/100

Do headlines accurately reflect article content?

News vs Opinion 73/100

Is there clear separation between news and opinion?

Track Record 95/100

What is the source's historical credibility?

Deceptive Practices 81/100

Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?

Notable Controversies & Events

  • Endorsed Labour 2001/2005, then Conservative
  • Pro-Remain then backed May's Brexit deal