The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph

File:The Daily Telegraph logo.svg Logo used since 1858 with the motto "Was, is, and will be"
Company type	Private
Industry	Newspaper publishing
Founded	June 29, 1855 (1855-06-29) in London, United Kingdom
Founder	Arthur B. Sleigh
Headquarters	London , United Kingdom
Area served	United Kingdom and international
Key people	Mike McTighe (chairman of Press Acquisitions Limited and May Corporation Limited, 2023)
Products	Daily newspaper, Sunday newspaper, website (telegraph.co.uk)
Owner	Telegraph Media Group (to be acquired by RedBird Capital Partners in 2025)
Parent	Telegraph Media Group
Website	www.telegraph.co.uk

The Daily Telegraph, commonly referred to as The Telegraph, is a British daily broadsheet newspaper with a conservative editorial stance, published in London by Telegraph Media Group and circulated both within the UK and internationally. Established in 1855 by Arthur B. Sleigh under the title The Daily Telegraph and Courier, it is recognized as a newspaper of record in Britain. The publication’s longstanding motto, "Was, is, and will be," was prominently displayed in its logo for more than one hundred years starting from 1858.

In 2013, operational integration occurred between The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, which was originally launched in 1961; however, the Sunday edition continues to maintain its own editorial leadership. Both newspapers maintain a conservative political alignment, endorsing the Conservative Party, although prior to the late 1870s, The Daily Telegraph exhibited a somewhat liberal orientation.

The Telegraph has been responsible for significant investigative journalism that influenced political and public domains. Notable examples include Clare Hollingworth’s firsthand account of the outbreak of the Second World War, celebrated as "the scoop of the century"; the exposure of the 2009 parliamentary expenses scandal which led to political resignations and earned the paper British Newspaper of the Year honors; its 2016 undercover report on England football manager Sam Allardyce; and the 2023 revelations known as the Lockdown Files.

In May 2025, investment company RedBird Capital Partners declared its intention to acquire Telegraph Media Group for £500 million (approximately US$674 million).

Origins and initial development

The Daily Telegraph and Courier was initiated by Colonel Arthur B. Sleigh in June 1855 primarily to express a personal dispute against the future commander-in-chief of the British Army, Prince George, Duke of Cambridge.Joseph Moses Levy, proprietor of The Sunday Times, agreed to print the newspaper, which launched on 29 June 1855 at a price of 2d and consisted of four pages. The inaugural issue declared a dedication to high standards and editorial independence: "We shall be guided by a high tone of independent action." Despite this, the venture was not profitable, and Sleigh failed to settle Levy’s printing expenses.

Subsequently, Levy assumed control with the objective of creating a more affordable publication compared to rivals such as the Daily News and The Morning Post, aiming to expand readership. He appointed his son, Edward Levy-Lawson, Lord Burnham, alongside Thornton Leigh Hunt as editors. Lord Burnham relaunched the paper as The Daily Telegraph, adopting the tagline "the largest, best, and cheapest newspaper in the world". Hunt articulated editorial guidelines focusing on accessible coverage of science, fashion, inventions, and commercial advancements.

In 1876, Jules Verne’s novel Michael Strogoff featured a character named Harry Blount—a war correspondent for The Daily Telegraph—depicted as a committed journalist who risked considerable danger to provide prompt and reliable reports ahead of competitors. This portrayal underscored the newspaper’s reputation for frontline reporting.

1901 to 1945

In 1908, an interview with Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II published by The Daily Telegraph significantly strained Anglo-German relations and escalated pre-World War I tensions. The newspaper changed ownership in 1928 when Harry Lawson Webster Levy-Lawson, 2nd Baron Burnham, sold it to William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose, alongside his brother Gomer Berry and Edward Iliffe.

By 1937, The Daily Telegraph had incorporated The Morning Post, a conservative publication favored by retired military officers. Initially distributed as a separate title alongside The Daily Telegraph, disappointing circulation figures led to their merger under the combined name The Daily Telegraph and Morning Post, which was eventually shortened back to its original title.

In the late 1930s, Victor Gordon Lennox, the diplomatic editor, authored the anti-appeasement Whitehall Letter, drawing on intelligence from Foreign Office sources. This activity attracted surveillance from MI5. In 1939, the paper published Clare Hollingworth’s exclusive report revealing Germany’s impending invasion of Poland.

During November 1940, amid persistent Luftwaffe bombings targeting Fleet Street, printing operations were relocated to Kemsley House in Manchester under the management of Gomer Berry. When London facilities faced threats, Manchester often handled the entire print run. Kemsley House was renamed Thomson House in 1959. Printing for the northern edition moved to Trafford Park in 1986 and subsequently to Newsprinters in Knowsley, Liverpool, in 2008.

Throughout World War II, The Daily Telegraph discreetly supported recruitment efforts for Bletchley Park codebreakers by organizing a crossword contest designed to assess candidates’ aptitude. Participants who solved the puzzle swiftly were approached for intelligence roles; notably, the winner completed it in less than eight minutes.

1946 to 1985

Control of the company remained with the Camrose (Berry) and Burnham (Levy-Lawson) families until Conrad Black took over in 1986. Following the death of his father in 1954, Seymour Berry, 2nd Viscount Camrose assumed the chairmanship of The Daily Telegraph, while his brother Michael Berry, Baron Hartwell served as editor-in-chief. This period also witnessed the introduction of the sister publication The Sunday Telegraph in 1960.

1986 to 2004

In 1986, Canadian entrepreneur Conrad Black acquired the Telegraph Group through companies under his control. Via his holding entity Ravelston Corporation, Black held a 78% stake in Hollinger Inc., which owned 30% of Hollinger International. Hollinger International controlled the Telegraph Group along with other media assets such as the Chicago Sun-Times, Jerusalem Post, and The Spectator.

On 18 January 2004, Black was removed from his position as chairman of Hollinger International amid accusations of financial impropriety and faced legal action from the company. The Barclay brothers agreed to purchase Black’s 78% shareholding in Hollinger Inc. for £245 million with plans to secure a controlling interest and eventually acquire minority stakes. However, a legal injunction prevented Black from selling his shares pending an investigation’s outcome. Black filed a countersuit, but U.S. judge Leo Strine ruled in favor of Hollinger International’s board, blocking the sale.

On 7 March 2004, the Barclays submitted a revised offer focusing solely on acquiring The Daily Telegraph and its Sunday edition rather than all Hollinger Inc. assets. Concurrently, Richard Desmond, proprietor of the Daily Express, showed interest but withdrew in March due to a price exceeding £600 million. The Daily Mail and General Trust plc also pulled out of bidding in June.

Developments Since 2004

In November 2004, The Telegraph celebrated a decade since launching its website, originally named Electronic Telegraph and now known as www.telegraph.co.uk. The site debuted in 1995 alongside The Daily Telegraph Guide to the Internet by Sue Schofield, initially charging an annual fee of £180. On 8 May 2006, the website underwent a significant revamp, introducing a broader design along with improved audio and video features, as well as journalist blogs.

On 10 October 2005, The Daily Telegraph was relaunched, featuring a tabloid-style sports section and a separate business section. Simon Heffer, previously a columnist at the Daily Mail, returned as associate editor in October 2005, contributing biweekly columns and participating in the news podcast. In November 2005, the newspaper pioneered the UK's first regular newspaper podcast. Later that year, the organization moved its offices from Canada Place in Canary Wharf to Victoria Plaza near London’s Victoria Station, adopting a "hub and spoke" newsroom model to better integrate print and digital content production.

October 2006 marked the company's rebranding to Telegraph Media Group to highlight its focus on multimedia platforms, coinciding with the relocation to Victoria. On 2 September 2008, printing operations were transferred to Newsprinters in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire—a facility within Rupert Murdoch’s network—allowing full-colour printing on every page for the first time. Additional printing facilities are located in Liverpool and Glasgow. In May 2009, both daily and Sunday editions revealed details of MPs’ expenses claims, leading to prominent resignations across major political parties.

By June 2014, The Telegraph attracted criticism from Private Eye for replacing seasoned journalists and managers with less experienced personnel and search engine optimizers.

On 26 October 2019, the Barclay Brothers announced their intention to sell Telegraph Media Group. Reports suggested interest from Daily Mail and General Trust, which owns multiple UK newspapers including the Daily Mail and Metro.

During the Conservative Party leadership contest from July to September 2022, The Daily Telegraph publicly supported Liz Truss.

In July 2023, Lloyds Banking Group appointed Mike McTighe as chairman of Press Acquisitions Limited and May Corporation Limited to oversee the sale process of both The Telegraph and The Spectator.

Allegations of Advertiser Influence on Editorial Content

In July 2014, the Daily Telegraph faced backlash for linking to pro-Kremlin content sourced from a Russian state-funded outlet that minimized Russia’s role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. These links were part of a commercial agreement and were subsequently removed.

As of that year, the newspaper received £900,000 annually to carry the supplement Russia Beyond the Headlines, which is sponsored by , the official publication of the Russian government.

In February 2015, chief political commentator Peter Oborne resigned, accusing the paper of misleading its audience by allowing advertising interests to shape editorial coverage—particularly concerning HSBC’s Swiss tax scandal. Oborne pointed out instances such as the newspaper’s hesitance to take a clear stance on Hong Kong protests and positive reviews of the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary II, an advertiser.

The Telegraph rejected Oborne’s allegations as "astonishing and unfounded." Later that month, editor Chris Evans sought staff feedback on establishing clearer editorial-commercial guidelines. By mid-2015, Oborne had joined the ranks of the Daily Mail, while the Telegraph implemented policies designed to delineate editorial independence from advertising influence more clearly.

In January 2017, Telegraph Media Group recorded the highest number of upheld complaints among UK newspapers by regulator IPSO, predominantly related to inaccuracies.

In October 2017, although several Western media outlets were barred from attending a major event featuring Xi Jinping, the Daily Telegraph secured access.

In April 2019, Business Insider reported that The Telegraph collaborated with Facebook on sponsored articles that downplayed public concerns about technology while promoting Facebook positively.

Erroneous premature obituaries

The newspaper erroneously printed premature obituaries for Cockie Hoogterp, the second spouse of Baron Blixen, Dave Swarbrick in 1999, and Dorothy Southworth Ritter, widow of Tex Ritter and mother to John Ritter, in August 2001.

Claims of antisemitism

Both the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph have faced criticism from Guardian columnist Owen Jones for disseminating articles that endorse the antisemitic conspiracy theory known as Cultural Marxism. In 2018, the Sunday Telegraph editor Allister Heath stated that "Cultural Marxism is running rampant." The Daily Telegraph’s assistant comment editor, Sherelle Jacobs, also employed this term in 2019. Moreover, the Daily Telegraph published an anonymous civil servant’s claim about a pronounced presence of Anglophobia intertwined with cultural Marxism within the civil service.

Incorrect accusations of Islamic extremism

In January 2019, an article by Camilla Tominey appeared in the paper alleging that police investigated Ahammed Hussain, Leader of the Scout Group at Lewisham Islamic Centre, for supposed connections to extremist Muslim organizations advocating terrorism and antisemitism.

By January 2020, the newspaper issued a formal apology admitting that the piece contained inaccuracies and clarified that Hussain had never supported terrorism or antisemitism. It compensated damages and covered legal costs. The paper’s legal representatives explained that the article was published in good faith based on information provided by the Scout Association and the Henry Jackson Society, but conceded it was defamatory and apologized.

China Watch supplement

According to a 2016 report by the Hong Kong Free Press, The Daily Telegraph received £750,000 annually under a commercial agreement to feature 'China Watch,' a supplement produced by Chinese state media outlet China Daily. By 2018, The Guardian observed that The Telegraph published this supplement alongside other leading newspapers such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. This monthly supplement was available both in print and online until at least March 2020.

In April 2020, amid heightened scrutiny over China’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic and allegations of government misinformation contributing to the virus’s global spread, The Telegraph removed China Watch along with another section sourced from Chinese state-run People's Daily Online from its website.

Misinformation regarding COVID-19

In January 2021, the British press regulator, the Independent Press Standards Organisation, mandated that The Daily Telegraph publish a correction addressing two "significantly misleading" statements made in a July 2020 opinion piece by Toby Young. The article inaccurately claimed that immunity to the common cold offered "natural immunity" against COVID-19 and suggested London was "probably approaching herd immunity". Given scientific uncertainties at that time, the regulator deemed issuing a correction necessary. Although The Telegraph had removed the article following this ruling, it had not yet published an official correction.

Climate change

The Telegraph has frequently published articles endorsing unscientific perspectives on climate change, often presenting the issue as if it remains contentious despite widespread scientific agreement. The publication has propagated theories about conspiracies linked to Anthropogenic Global Warming, disparaged climate researchers, and argued that global warming results in both positive and negative effects. In 2015, it mistakenly reported claims forecasting a mini-ice age by 2030. Journalist James Delingpole initiated the "Climategate" scandal on its blog, falsely accusing climate scientists of misconduct.

In 2014, The Telegraph provided testimony to the UK House of Commons Select Committee on 'Communicating climate science', recognizing the reality of climate change and human impact but prioritizing economic implications over regulatory interventions.

An analysis by the climate advocacy group DeSmog in November 2023 reviewed 171 opinion pieces published between April and October 2023 in The Telegraph, revealing that 85% were classified as "anti-green," characterized by opposition to climate policies, skepticism regarding scientific findings, and mockery of environmental organizations.

Owen Paterson

The Daily Telegraph, especially through columnist and former editor Charles Moore, ardently defended ex-MP and minister Owen Paterson following his resignation over breaches of lobbying regulations. The newspaper prominently covered a leaked proposal to reform Commons standards aimed at preventing Paterson’s suspension and recall petition. After returning from the COP 26 summit, Boris Johnson attended a Telegraph journalists' gathering at the Garrick, departing alongside Moore later that evening.

2023–2024 takeover bid

In June 2023, reports from The Guardian and other outlets indicated that after financial disagreements, Lloyds Bank intended to take control of the entities owning Telegraph publications and the Spectator, with plans to sell them. The Barclay family dismissed these claims as "irresponsible." By October, Lloyds had appointed receivers and commenced a sales process.

In November, RedBird IMI—a partnership between RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments, owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates—reached an agreement to purchase The Telegraph. This acquisition would allow the Barclays to settle £1.2 billion owed to Lloyds. Conservative MPs expressed national security concerns given the UAE's record on free speech, prompting Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer to issue a public interest intervention notice on 30 November that required media regulator Ofcom to review the transaction. MPs also called on Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden to investigate under the provisions of the National Security and Investment Act 2021.

Chairman Andrew Neil threatened to resign if the sale proceeded, warning against ownership by an authoritarian regime. Similarly, Spectator editor Fraser Nelson opposed the deal on grounds of national security.

New legislation passed in March 2024 limited foreign government stakes in British newspapers to a maximum of 0.1%. By April, this effectively blocked RedBird IMI’s takeover attempt, leading them to withdraw their bid.

Subsequently, RedBird placed The Telegraph up for public auction, aiming either to recover its £600 million investment or retain some stake. The newspaper remained in uncertainty as employees were unable to make strategic choices. Dovid Efune, proprietor of The New York Sun, emerged as a leading contender but faced difficulties completing the acquisition; this situation was dubbed “the newspaper auction from hell.”

On 17 January 2025, RedBird partner David Castelblanco proposed significant workforce reductions—including over 100 non-editorial positions—and called for halting planned editorial growth, raising concerns about foreign influence. On 19 January, Sir Iain Duncan Smith condemned UAE ownership and accused the UK government of stalling decisions due to diplomatic sensitivities. Meanwhile, Sir Ed Davey urged for a firm sale deadline along with protections against undue interference.

In May 2025, Conservative MPs rebelled against Cultural Secretary Lisa Nandy’s plan permitting UAE acquisition of up to 15% of The Telegraph. Lord Forsyth accused Nandy of yielding to lobbying pressure and warned about threats to press freedom. Despite opposition, on 23 May RedBird IMI agreed to acquire the newspaper for £500 million ($673 million).

Circulation

In 1856, the newspaper's distribution stood at 270,000 copies, decreasing to 240,000 by 1863. By 1968, circulation had climbed to 1,393,094, with a slight reduction to 1,358,875 by 1978. The highest circulation was recorded in 1980 at 1,439,000 before declining to 1,235,000 in 1984 and further dropping to 1,133,173 by 1988. As of December 2018, circulation had diminished to 363,183 (excluding bulk sales), and the publication ceased participating in circulation audits in 2020. Since then, most of its readership has migrated to digital platforms; according to the Telegraph Media Group's December 2023 figures, total subscriptions amounted to 1,035,710—comprising 117,586 print subscriptions, 688,012 digital subscriptions, and 230,112 from other categories.

Political stance

Originally advocating Whig and moderate liberal principles before the late 1870s, The Daily Telegraph has consistently supported the Conservative Party in UK general elections since 1945. Its strong association with Conservative leadership and right-wing ideology has led to the nickname "Torygraph," especially popularized by Private Eye. Following the acquisition of Telegraph Group by the Barclay brothers in 2004 for approximately £665 million, Sir David Barclay suggested the newspaper might no longer serve as a Conservative "house paper," indicating that its support would hinge on government policies. The editorial board maintained its endorsement of the Conservatives during the 2005 general election.

During the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, the paper advocated for the Better Together "No" campaign. In response, former SNP leader Alex Salmond described it as "extreme" on Question Time in 2015. The newspaper supported Brexit during the 2016 EU membership referendum.

In December 2015, The Daily Telegraph was fined £30,000 for sending unsolicited emails urging recipients to vote Conservative. During the Conservative leadership contest in 2019, it endorsed Boris Johnson, a former columnist for the paper. That same year, ex-columnist Graham Norton condemned the publication's "toxic" political approach and criticized its lack of fact-checking regarding pro-Johnson content.

LGBT+ rights

Before same-sex marriage became legal in the UK in 2012, Telegraph View dismissed it as a "pointless distraction," noting that many same-sex couples already benefited from civil partnerships introduced under Labour. The paper also voiced concerns that altering marriage laws could provoke increased anti-homosexual prejudice.

In 2015, following Sir Elton John's boycott of Dolce & Gabbana due to its founders' opposition to IVF and same-sex adoption, former editor Charles Moore criticized what he termed a "gay rights sharia" that stifled debate and opposed traditional family structures. Moore also expressed opposition to celebrating "adult transgender mutilation" while previously supporting civil partnerships as a way to balance heterosexual and homosexual relationships. He remarked in 2013 that societal pressures made individuals wary of being perceived as anti-homosexual.

That year also saw Michael Segalov urging then-Prime Minister Theresa May to intensify efforts toward LGBT equality. After the Orlando nightclub shooting in 2016, Stonewall CEO Ruth Hunt contributed an article to The Telegraph highlighting how everyday homophobia contributed to such violence. In recognition of his advocacy for LGBT rights, Telegraph Executive Director Lord Black received Peer of the Year at the PinkNews Awards that same year. The newspaper published features on non-binary identities and criticized transphobic policies like Texas’s "bathroom bills."

PinkNews has repeatedly criticized The Telegraph’s coverage of transgender issues, describing certain articles and campaigns as misleading or transphobic. Allison Pearson notably authored contentious articles opposing NHS sexual orientation surveys and critiquing transgender activism. In 2025, activists from Trans Kids Deserve Better protested against the paper’s extensive focus on trans topics, accusing it of scapegoating transgender youth.

The Sunday Telegraph

Established in 1961, The Sunday Telegraph functions as the Sunday counterpart to The Daily Telegraph. Among its notable editors was Sir Peregrine Worsthorne, who led the paper from 1986 to 1989. In 1989, under Max Hastings, it briefly merged into a unified seven-day publication. A redesign in 2005 introduced the Stella magazine alongside established sections such as Money, Living, Sport, and Business supplements. By July 2010, its circulation stood at 505,214.

Young Telegraph

Debuting in 1990 as a weekend supplement aimed at children aged 8 to 12, Young Telegraph featured a mix of news stories, articles, cartoons, and product reviews. Damien Kelleher initially edited the supplement, followed by Kitty Melrose. It also serialized stories linked to well-known franchises like Young Indiana Jones. The publication expanded into interactive formats with releases like Electronic Young Telegraph on floppy disk in 1995 and later as the CD-ROM titled T:Drive in 1999.

Website

Telegraph.co.uk operates as the digital platform for both print newspapers and exclusive online content, including real-time news updates and blogs. The site earned accolades such as UK Consumer Website of the Year in 2007 and Digital Publisher of the Year in 2009 from the Association of Online Publishers. Digital director Kate Day oversees operations alongside Shane Richmond (technology) and Ian Douglas (digital production). Subscription paywalls were introduced internationally in November 2012 and extended to the UK by March 2013.

In 2008, the website underwent a significant overhaul utilizing the Escenic content management system to unify print and digital newsrooms. Its video offering, Telegraph TV, is accessible through telegraph.co.uk. Although it became the most visited UK newspaper website in April 2008, it was eventually surpassed by Guardian.co.uk and Mail Online. As of October 2023, it ranked tenth among UK newspaper sites with an average of 13.8 million monthly visitors.

History

The site launched as electronic telegraph on 15 November 1994 with Ben Rooney serving as editor. It was Europe's first daily newspaper published on the web during a period when internet access was limited to approximately 1% of UK households. Initially featuring leading stories from its print editions, it expanded to offer comprehensive coverage alongside original digital content.

One of its early exclusive reports was Ambrose Evans-Pritchard’s coverage of the Whitewater controversy, which attracted considerable attention in the United States and provoked an official response from the White House. Subsequent editors included Derek Bishton and Richard Burton; after Burton’s redundancy in 2006, Edward Roussel took over editorial duties.

My Telegraph

Introduced in May 2007, My Telegraph provides users with blogging capabilities and options to save articles for later reading. In October of that year, it received a Cross Media Award from IFRA recognizing its pioneering use of blogging tools.

Notable stories

In December 2010, undercover journalists captured Business Secretary Vince Cable making critical remarks about Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB acquisition attempt; these comments ultimately led to Cable’s removal from responsibilities related to media affairs.

The Press Complaints Commission subsequently reprimanded The Telegraph for excessive use of deceptive practices during this investigation. It was suspected that former Telegraph employees who had moved to News International leaked the recorded material.

2009 MPs expenses controversy

In May 2009, The Telegraph acquired comprehensive expense claims submitted by MPs and gradually disclosed them, uncovering abuses that led to prominent resignations across multiple political parties.

2016 Sam Allardyce exposé

Investigative journalists working undercover revealed England’s manager, Sam Allardyce, providing guidance on how to bypass FA regulations in exchange for £400,000; he stepped down soon afterward, alleging entrapment.

Critical acclaim and historical significance

The Daily Telegraph is esteemed for its superior journalism and valuable contributions to historical scholarship. Encyclopaedia Britannica highlights its unwavering commitment to quality. Renowned in the nineteenth century for its foreign reporting and arts journalism, it continues to uphold a global reputation for reliability and accuracy.

Honors and distinctions

The Daily Telegraph received the National Newspaper of the Year award in 1993, 1996, and 2009; The Sunday Telegraph earned the same accolade in 1999. Its investigation into MPs’ expenses garnered Scoop of the Year in 2009, with William Lewis honored as Journalist of the Year. Additionally, the paper secured Team of the Year in 2004 for its Iraq War coverage and achieved Columnist of the Year three years running from 2002 to 2004.

Philanthropy and fundraising initiatives

Following a letter published in The Daily Telegraph in 1979 that drew attention to inadequate care for premature infants, the Bliss charity was established; it later benefited from the newspaper’s Christmas Charity Appeal in 2009, raising £120,000 by February 2010.

In 2014, The Telegraph created a Paddington Bear statue which was auctioned to support NSPCC fundraising campaigns.

Editors

Name	Period of service
Thornton Leigh Hunt	1855–1873
Edwin Arnold	1873–1888
John le Sage	1888–1923
Fred Miller	1923–1924
Arthur Watson	1924–1950
Colin Coote	1950–1964
Maurice Green	1964–1974
Bill Deedes	1974–1986
Max Hastings	1986–1995
Charles Moore	1995–2003
Martin Newland	2003–2005
John Bryant	2005–2007
William Lewis	2007–2009
Tony Gallagher	2009–2013
Jason Seiken	2013–2014
Chris Evans	2014–present

Distinguished columnists and reporters

• Katharine Birbalsingh – columnist
• Jamie Carragher – columnist
• Dia Chakravarty – columnist
• Robbie Collin – film critic
• Michael Deacon – columnist
• Edward Dicey
• David Eimer – foreign correspondent
• William Hague – columnist
• Simon Heffer – columnist
• Roger Highfield – former science editor
• Boris Johnson – former political columnist
• Herbert Hughes – music critic (1911–1932)
• Anthony Loyd – war correspondent
• Charles Moore – columnist
• Anne-Elisabeth Moutet – columnist
• Andrew Orlowski – business and technology columnist
• J.H.B. Peel – columnist
• George Augustus Sala
• Clement Scott
• Michael Wharton ("Peter Simple") – humor columnist (1957–2006)
• Serena Sinclair – former fashion editor
• Mark Steyn – former columnist
• Zoe Strimpel – lifestyle columnist
• Norman Tebbit – columnist
• Camilla Tominey – associate editor
• Auberon Waugh – former columnist
• Diane Willman

See also

• Compilation of the oldest newspapers
• Development of journalism
• Official newspaper designation

Further reading

• Burnham, E.F.L., Peterborough Court: the history of the Daily Telegraph, Cassell, 1955.
• Hart-Davis, Duff, The house the Berrys created: inside the Telegraph, 1928-1986, Coronet, 1991.
• Hastings, Max, Editor, Pan Macmillan, October 2024.
• Merrill & Fisher, The world's notable dailies, including profiles of The Daily Telegraph (1980).
• Lord Hartwell, William Camrose: Fleet Street Titan (1992).