The Times is still regarded as the principal newspaper of record in the UK. The Times parliamentary team has an office at the House of Commons, where the comprehensive coverage of both the Lower and Upper Houses is produced. The Court Page provides a daily record of the activities of the Royal Family, the Government, diplomats and Church leaders. The Times Law Reports are written by barristers and, carrying legal status, can be quoted in court.

Recently The Times has grown to include "The Game", a 24 page football supplement (the first of its kind in the broadsheet market), "Bricks & Mortar", facts, figures and fantasy about the housing market and Public Agenda.

The Times is the premier news and content provider, enhancing knowledge through its objective, informative and authoritative coverage. In a time of information overload The Times helps inform its readers of "What's Important".

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Things you didn't know about The Times

Over one year, The Times prints 2.2 million miles of newspaper - enough to go to the moon and back over four times - and of which over two-thirds is recycled paper.

Abraham Lincoln once said: "The London Times is one of the greatest powers in the world".

In its 207 year history, full news without any classified advertising on the front page was not introduced until 1966.

In 1971, The Times was the first newspaper ever to show a nude photograph - a naked lady, in full colour for an advert - which caused some controversy.

The 'Times New Roman' font was first introduced by The Times in 1932, and has become one of the most used, famous and recognisable typefaces worldwide.