The Times UK — Free Service Overview
The Times UK is a free News Subscriptions service. Browse features, available discounts, and alternatives below.
Updated: May 2026
About The Times UK
The Times UK is operated by Times Media Limited (publishing The Times and The Sunday Times), headquartered in London, United Kingdom and founded in 1785 (The Times); digital subscription launched 2010. This guide explains who runs The Times UK, how its current tiers are structured, which features matter most when comparing the brand to peers in the news space, and what questions buyers ask before subscribing. The pricing widget and live deal links on this page point you to the current published prices for your country.
Quick facts about The Times UK
- Brand: The Times UK
- Operator: Times Media Limited (publishing The Times and The Sunday Times)
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
- Founded: 1785 (The Times); digital subscription launched 2010
- Public-market status: Subsidiary of News UK, ultimately owned by News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA / NWS)
- Primary market: United Kingdom (digital available globally)
- Currency: GBP
- 2025-2026 differentiator: For 2025-2026, The Times' differentiator is the merger of weekday and Sunday newsroom operations announced in 2024 alongside expanded video and Times Radio investment — defending the premium quality-news subscription shelf against The Telegraph and FT.
What is The Times UK?
The Times UK is run by Times Media Limited (publishing The Times and The Sunday Times) from London, United Kingdom and has operated since 1785 (The Times); digital subscription launched 2010. The product sits in the news segment with the tier ladder summarised below. Features and availability differ by country and tier; the canonical reference for what is unlocked in your region is the in-app or vendor-site experience for The Times UK.
Who operates The Times UK?
Legal entity and parent
The Times UK is published by Times Media Limited (publishing The Times and The Sunday Times). Subsidiary of News UK, ultimately owned by News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA / NWS). The brand has operated since 1785 (The Times); digital subscription launched 2010, with London, United Kingdom as the primary base. Corporate filings, investor disclosures and the operator's About page are the authoritative source for the latest ownership structure if you are evaluating the brand for procurement, partnership or compliance reasons.
Jurisdiction and reach
The Times UK primarily serves customers in United Kingdom (digital available globally). That footprint determines which consumer-protection, data-protection and sector regulations apply — for European markets that means GDPR plus national rules, for other jurisdictions the equivalent local framework. The operator's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are the canonical source for legal detail.
Why choose The Times UK
Feature breadth
The Times UK ships the following capabilities at the time of writing:
- Full thetimes.co.uk and The Times app access
- The Sunday Times digital and print editions included
- Times Radio and podcasts
- Daily Times2, business, sport and culture sections
- E-paper replica edition
- Times+ membership benefits (events, partner offers)
Plan structure and value
The current tier ladder is summarised in the pricing table below. The Times UK's tiers are priced in GBP and typically scale from an entry-level or essentials tier to higher tiers that unlock more features, more concurrent users or premium add-ons. Annual commitments — where the operator offers them — usually deliver a meaningful saving versus month-to-month billing. Use the live widget on this page to confirm the current price in your country.
2025-2026 differentiator
For 2025-2026, The Times' differentiator is the merger of weekday and Sunday newsroom operations announced in 2024 alongside expanded video and Times Radio investment — defending the premium quality-news subscription shelf against The Telegraph and FT.
The Times UK pricing in 2026
The current advertised tier ladder for The Times UK is:
| Tier | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Digital | £26/month (~$33) | Full thetimes.co.uk and app access including The Sunday Times |
| Digital + Print Sunday | £36/month (~$45) | Digital + print Sunday delivery |
| Digital + Print 7-day | £60/month (~$76) | Digital + 7-day print delivery |
Promotional pricing, regional taxes (VAT/GST), partner bundles and seasonal codes can move the headline number. Use Subger's tracking tools below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.
| Subger feature | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Renewal-price tracker | True price page |
| Active deals + promos | Deals page |
| Promo codes | Promo codes |
| Cancellation guide | Cancel guide |
The Times UK apps and platform support
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| Web | Browser reading, paywall, account |
| iOS | Native app with offline downloads |
| Android | Native app |
| E-paper | Daily replica edition where offered |
| Newsletters | Email digests |
| Smart speakers | Briefings where supported |
Editorial scope and reader features
Scope and depth
The Times UK's offering in United Kingdom (digital available globally) is anchored on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator. Depth of catalogue, network coverage, library or feature breadth depends on the tier you choose and on regional licensing or regulatory constraints. The in-app or vendor-site experience in your country is the canonical source.
Localisation and regional rights
Availability of specific titles, channels, products, destinations or features varies because of underlying licensing, carrier or regulatory agreements. Check the The Times UK country-selector or local site before subscribing to confirm what is unlocked in your market.
Quality and tier ladder
Quality scales with tier. The platform-support table above documents which surfaces are supported; higher tiers typically unlock the best fidelity, the most concurrent users, the broadest features or the lowest per-user cost. Pick the tier that matches your usage rather than defaulting to the entry plan.
Who The Times UK fits best
- Buyers in United Kingdom (digital available globally) who want the named features above
- Households or teams sharing a single subscription on the family or business tier
- Mobile-first users who rely on The Times UK's app for daily access
- Buyers attracted to the 2025-2026 differentiator described above
- Customers switching from a more expensive alternative to a like-for-like cheaper plan
Frequently asked questions about The Times UK
Who operates The Times UK and where are they based?
The Times UK is operated by Times Media Limited (publishing The Times and The Sunday Times), headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Subsidiary of News UK, ultimately owned by News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA / NWS).
When was The Times UK launched?
The Times UK has operated since 1785 (The Times); digital subscription launched 2010. The operator's company pages and press history document the brand's milestones.
How much does The Times UK cost?
The current tier ladder is summarised in the pricing table above. Live prices in your country and currency are mirrored in the pricing widget on this page; promotional pricing may move the headline number.
Is there a free tier or free trial?
The Times UK's entry options are documented in the pricing table above. Track active offers on Subger's The Times UK deals page.
How do I cancel The Times UK?
Cancellation depends on where you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in their The Times UK account settings; users billed via Apple, Google, Amazon, Roku or a partner channel cancel inside that store's subscription manager. Subger's The Times UK cancel guide covers every billing path step by step.
How does The Times UK compare on price?
Use Subger's true price tracker to compare the renewal price against the introductory teaser and against alternatives in United Kingdom (digital available globally). Annual prepay and household sharing usually deliver the biggest savings.
Where is The Times UK available?
The Times UK primarily serves customers in United Kingdom (digital available globally). Specific products, titles or destinations may have additional licensing or regulatory restrictions; the in-app or local-site experience is the canonical source for what is unlocked in your country.
What devices or surfaces does The Times UK support?
See the platform-support table above. In short: native mobile apps on iOS and Android plus the category-specific surfaces typical for news services. Concurrent-device or seat limits scale with the subscription tier.
What's new with The Times UK in 2025-2026?
For 2025-2026, The Times' differentiator is the merger of weekday and Sunday newsroom operations announced in 2024 alongside expanded video and Times Radio investment — defending the premium quality-news subscription shelf against The Telegraph and FT.
Are there deals or promo codes available?
Subger tracks active The Times UK deals and promo codes on the The Times UK deals page and the The Times UK promo codes page. Annual prepay and household / business sharing usually beat any seasonal code.
Get started with The Times UK
To subscribe, visit the The Times UK site and pick the tier from the table above that fits your household or business. Annual prepay and family or team tiers normally deliver the lowest cost per user. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.
Related Subger guides for The Times UK
Pricing
| Regional pricing | Digital Monthly | Print + Digital |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United KingdomGBP | £14.00≈ NZ$31.89 | £28.00≈ NZ$63.77 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
Sources
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