What company owns the Daily Mirror?

Asked by: Prof. Tristian Herman  |  Last update: March 27, 2026
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The Daily Mirror is owned by Reach plc, one of the UK's largest commercial news publishers, which also owns other major titles like the Daily Express, Daily Star, and regional papers such as the Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo, reaching millions online and in print.

What political stance is the Daily Mirror?

Daily. Daily Mirror – mainstream newspaper which has consistently supported the Labour Party since the 1945 general election.

What companies are owned by Reach plc?

See below for just a selection of our leading brands, including Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, Irish Star, OK! magazine, WalesOnline, MyLondon and Curiously.

What political stance is the Daily Mail?

The Daily Mail has a centre-right to right-wing, conservative political leaning, consistently supporting the Conservative Party in UK general elections for decades, although it's a middle-market tabloid known for broad appeal and nationalistic views, making it a significant, sometimes controversial, voice in British media, particularly for its strong stance on Brexit and social issues. 

What companies does DMG Media own?

DMG Media (stylised in lowercase) is an intermediate holding company for Associated Newspapers, Northcliffe Media, Harmsworth Printing, Harmsworth Media and other subsidiaries of Daily Mail and General Trust.

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What is the most respected newspaper in the United States?

While respect can be subjective, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post are consistently cited as the most respected U.S. newspapers, often considered the "papers of record" for their significant national and global influence, deep investigative reporting, and Pulitzer Prize wins, though they cater to different focuses like general news (NYT, WaPo) and business (WSJ).
 

What does DMG stand for?

DMG has several meanings, most commonly referring to Apple Disk Image (.dmg files for macOS), Damage (in gaming/collectibles), or Dimethylglycine (a chemical/supplement). It can also stand for Dot Matrix Game (original Game Boy), Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D), or Diffuse Midline Glioma (a rare brain tumor). 

Why is the Daily Mail controversial?

The Daily Mail has been criticised for its unreliability, its printing of sensationalist and inaccurate scare stories about science and medical research, and for instances of plagiarism and copyright infringement. In February 2017, the English Wikipedia banned the use of the Daily Mail as a reliable source.

What is the stereotype of the Daily Mail reader?

The stereotypical Daily Mail reader is characterized as an insular, aspiring middle-class conservative who lacks the intelligence to read the broadsheet equivalent, The Daily Telegraph, and is stuck in the past.

Which major newspaper is conservative?

While few major U.S. newspapers are exclusively conservative, The Wall Street Journal (especially its editorial page) and The Washington Times are prominent conservative voices in major media, alongside influential conservative outlets like Fox News (television) and websites such as The Daily Wire, with others like The Washington Examiner also leaning right. 

Who owns the majority of CNN?

CNN is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a major global media conglomerate, which acquired it through the merger of AT&T's WarnerMedia (CNN's previous owner) and Discovery Inc. in 2022, making WBD the parent company and majority owner. 

Who started the Daily Mirror?

The Daily Mirror was launched on 2 November 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) as a newspaper for women, run by women.

Is the Daily Mirror a tabloid or quality?

UK Tabloids are the 'popular' papers such as The Daily Mail, Daily Express, The Mirror and The Sun.

What is the target audience for the Daily Mirror?

The Daily Mirror targets a predominantly working-class (C2DE), older (35+, with many over 55/65+) readership in the UK, known for its traditional left-wing, Labour-supporting political stance, and appeals with relatable content like celebrity news, sports (especially football), and TV, using simpler language for mass appeal.
 

What is the most respected newspaper in the USA?

While respect can be subjective, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post are consistently cited as the most respected U.S. newspapers, often considered the "papers of record" for their significant national and global influence, deep investigative reporting, and Pulitzer Prize wins, though they cater to different focuses like general news (NYT, WaPo) and business (WSJ).
 

Is the Daily Mail a Republican newspaper?

Politically the Daily Mail is right-wing. It has endorsed the Conservative Party at every UK general election since 1945, apart from the October 1974 general election, where it endorsed a Liberal and Conservative coalition.

What age group reads newspapers the most?

Older people are more likely to use TV and newspapers. Nine in ten of those aged 75+ use TV (including on-demand) and almost half use newspapers (both print and online).

What is the Daily Mail enemies of the people?

"Enemies of the people" refers to the Daily Mail's infamous November 2016 front page headline that attacked three High Court judges who ruled that Parliament, not the government, had to vote on triggering Brexit, sparking major controversy over judicial independence and press attacks on the judiciary. The phrase became synonymous with this incident, representing criticism of institutions perceived as obstructing the Brexit vote and leading to over 1,000 complaints to press regulator IPSO. 

Who is the Daily Mail's target audience?

The Daily Mail is read by a broad, often older, middle-class British audience (ABC1 demographic), with a slight majority being women, who are drawn to its blend of news, showbiz, and lifestyle content, appealing to "Middle England" with a generally right-leaning stance, though its massive online presence (MailOnline) also attracts a huge global audience, especially from the US, notes Wikipedia and Mail Metro Media, say Statista, and UnHerd.

Is the Daily News conservative or liberal?

The "Daily News" can refer to different papers, but the New York Daily News is generally considered left-leaning or liberal, known for its populist stance and focus on working-class issues, contrasting with its conservative past and its rival, the New York Post. Other "Daily News" sources vary, like the Los Angeles Daily News (Center) or Dayton Daily News (Center), while outlets like The Daily Caller are explicitly conservative. 

What does DMD mean in text slang?

(Internet slang, text messaging) used as an expression of awe, surprise or disbelief.

What does DPS stand for in slang?

While DPS does mean 'Damage per second' the abbreviation has devolved into more or less a slang term for 'damage. '

What is the disease DMG?

DMG (Diffuse Midline Glioma) is a rare, aggressive, and usually fatal type of brain cancer, most common in children, occurring in the brainstem, thalamus, or spinal cord, often with poor outcomes, but recent FDA approval of ONC201 offers new hope for specific genetic types (H3K27M-mutant). Symptoms include vision problems, balance issues, weakness, and swallowing difficulties, diagnosed via MRI and sometimes biopsy, with treatments focusing on radiation, chemotherapy, and emerging targeted therapies.