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The Sun on Sunday
The Sun on Sunday
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NameThe Sun on Sunday
TypeSunday newspaper
FormatTabloid
Foundation26 February 2012
OwnersNews UK
PublisherNews UK
EditorVictoria Newton
HeadquartersLondon Bridge City, London
Sister newspapersThe Sun
Websitehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/

The Sun on Sunday. It is a British tabloid Sunday newspaper, launched in 2012 as a sister publication to the daily The Sun. Owned by News UK, a subsidiary of News Corp, it was established to replace the discontinued News of the World. The publication maintains the same editorial team and distinctive style as its daily counterpart, focusing on celebrity news, sports, and investigative journalism.

History

The newspaper was launched on 26 February 2012 by Rupert Murdoch's media empire, following the closure of the News of the World in July 2011 due to the News International phone hacking scandal. The decision to create a new Sunday title was announced by James Murdoch and marked a strategic move to retain the Sunday newspaper market share previously held by its predecessor. Its first editor was Dominic Mohan, who also edited the daily edition at the time. The launch was a significant event in British media, closely watched by competitors like the Daily Mail and The Sunday Times. The paper's establishment avoided the tainted brand of the News of the World while leveraging the existing infrastructure and reputation of The Sun.

Content and features

The publication features a mix of exclusive showbiz stories, major sports coverage, and political reporting. Regular sections include Dear Deidre's advice column, the Page 3 feature, and extensive coverage of the Premier League and other sports through its Dream Team FC fantasy football. It is known for its campaigns, such as those supporting the British Armed Forces, and its investigative scoops often involving figures from Parliament and Hollywood. The paper also includes television listings, puzzles, and lifestyle content, maintaining a formula similar to the daily The Sun but tailored for weekend reading. Its editorial content frequently intersects with topics covered by broadcasters like ITV and the BBC.

Circulation and readership

Upon its launch, the newspaper achieved an initial circulation of approximately three million copies. Figures are audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations and have fluctuated over time, in line with industry-wide declines in print media. Its readership demographics skew towards the C2, D, and E socio-economic groups and it has a strong following in regions like Northern England and Scotland. The publication's digital presence is significant, with content shared widely on platforms like Twitter and Facebook, driving traffic to its website, The Sun Online. It competes directly with other Sunday titles such as the Sunday Mirror and The Mail on Sunday.

Political stance and controversies

The paper typically endorses the Conservative Party in elections, aligning with the political stance of its sister daily, though it has historically supported Labour under leaders like Tony Blair. It has been involved in numerous controversies, including its coverage of the Hillsborough disaster, for which it later issued a front-page apology. The publication has also faced criticism over its reporting on immigration, its stance during the Brexit referendum, and its portrayal of figures like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Its editorial line is often scrutinized by organizations such as Ofcom and IMPACT, and it has been a frequent subject of complaints to the Independent Press Standards Organisation.

Editors

The editorial leadership has been closely tied to that of the daily The Sun. The inaugural editor was Dominic Mohan, who held the position from 2012 until 2013. He was succeeded by David Dinsmore, who served from 2013 to 2015. Tony Gallagher then edited the title from 2015 until 2020. The current editor, appointed in 2020, is Victoria Newton, who also serves as editor-in-chief of the daily edition. Previous editors have often moved on to senior roles within News UK or other media outlets like The Telegraph.

Category:British Sunday newspapers Category:Publications established in 2012 Category:News UK