The Daily Telegraph Выполнила Райсих Екатерина

The Daily Telegraph Выполнила Райсих Екатерина

The Daily Telegraph, a British daily newspaper founded in 1855. One of the most popular and masscirculation newspapers in the UK, along with The Times, The Guardian and The Independent. Average daily circulation of more than 600 thousand copies

Until 2004, under the control of media tycoon Conrad Black. After the court proceedings went for 665 million pounds to the company Barclay brothers. The Daily Telegraph and Courier was founded by Colonel Arthur B. Sleigh in June 1855 to air a personal grievance against the future Commander-in-chief of the British Army, Prince George, Duke of Cambridge.

In 1908, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany gave a controversial interview to The Daily Telegraph that severely damaged Anglo-German relations and added to international tensions in the build-up to World War

1986 to 2004 - The Black/Hollinger years Canadian businessman Conrad Black bought the Telegraph Group in 1986. On 18 January 2004, Black was dismissed as chairman of the Hollinger International board over allegations of financial wrongdoing.

Awards At the 2010 British Press Awards The Telegraph was named the "National Newspaper of the Year" for its coverage of the MPs expenses scandal (named "Scoop of the Year"), with William Lewis winning "Journalist of the Year".

Notable stories In May 2009 the daily and Sunday editions published details of MPs' expenses. This led to a number of high-profile resignations from both the ruling Labour administration and the Conservative opposition.