Full History Of Daily Mail In Timeline From 1900

July 1900: False Report on Boxer Rebellion

In July 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion, the Daily Mail published the false statement that "every one of the Europeans was put to the sword in a most atrocious manner", falsely claiming that the entire European community in Beijing had been massacred.

August 1900: Story about the relief of the western Legations in Beijing

In August 1900 the Daily Mail published a story about the relief of the western Legations in Beijing, where the westerners in Beijing together with the thousands of Chinese Christians had been under siege by the Boxers.

1900: Simultaneous Printing in Manchester and London

In 1900, the Daily Mail began printing simultaneously in both Manchester and London, becoming the first national newspaper to do so.

1901: First Daily Mail Year Book Appears

In 1901, the Daily Mail Year Book first appeared, summarizing the news of the past year in one volume.

1902: Largest Circulation in the World

By 1902, at the end of the Boer Wars, the Daily Mail's circulation was over a million, making it the largest in the world.

1904: Overseas Daily Mail Founded

In 1904, the Overseas Daily Mail was started, covering the world.

1905: Percy L. Parker's Tenure as Editor Ends

In 1905, Percy L. Parker's tenure as editor of The Daily Mail Year Book came to an end, after having started in 1901.

1905: Continental Daily Mail Founded

In 1905, the Continental Daily Mail was started, covering Europe and North Africa.

1906: Aviation Prizes Offered

In 1906, the Daily Mail offered £10,000 for the first flight from London to Manchester, followed by a £1,000 prize for the first flight across the English Channel.

1906: Term "Suffragette" Coined in the Daily Mail

In 1906, the term "suffragette" was first used by journalist Charles E. Hands in the Daily Mail as a derogatory term for activists in the women's suffrage movement. The activists embraced the term, emphasizing their intention to 'get' the vote.

1906: Criticism of Liberal Governments

In common with other Conservative papers, the Daily Mail used the Anglo-German naval race in 1906 as a way of criticising the Liberal governments that were in power, claiming that the Liberals were too pusillanimous in their response to the Tirpitz plan.

1908: Start of Ideal Home Exhibition

The Daily Mail began the Ideal Home Exhibition in 1908.

1909: Daily Sketch Adopts Similar Production Method

In 1909, the Daily Sketch adopted the same production method of printing simultaneously in multiple locations as the Daily Mail.

1910: Aviation Prizes Claimed

By 1910, both of the Daily Mail's aviation prizes had been won.

1912: Granting Universal Male Suffrage

In 1912, Italy granted universal male suffrage. The Daily Mail later argued this only hastened the arrival of disorder.

1914: David Williamson Becomes Editor

In 1914, David Williamson became editor of The Daily Mail Year Book.

April 1915: Teddy Tail Cartoon Strip First Published

On April 5, 1915, the Teddy Tail cartoon strip, the first cartoon strip in a British newspaper, was first published in the Daily Mail.

May 1915: Criticism of Lord Kitchener

On May 21, 1915, Northcliffe criticised Lord Kitchener, the Secretary of State for War, regarding weapons and munitions, leading to public backlash and a drop in circulation.

December 1916: Asquith Resigns

On December 5, 1916, Prime Minister H. H. Asquith resigned after criticism from the Daily Mail regarding his conduct of the war.

1916: Introduction of Conscription

In 1916, conscription was introduced in Britain, vindicating Northcliffe's earlier calls for it.

1919: Alcock and Brown Win Prize

In 1919, Alcock and Brown won a prize of £10,000 from the Daily Mail for making the first flight across the Atlantic.

1919: Scottish Sunday Mail Founded

In 1919, the Scottish Sunday Mail was founded by the first Lord Rothermere, but it was later sold and is now owned by the Mirror Group.

1920: 'Hat campaign'

In the winter of 1920, the Daily Mail ran the 'Hat campaign', a contest with a prize of £100 for a new hat design. The winner was the Daily Mail Sandringham Hat, but promotion of the hat was not very successful.

1921: Northcliffe's Health Declines

In 1921, Lord Northcliffe's physical and mental health declined rapidly.

August 1922: Death of Lord Northcliffe

In August 1922, Lord Northcliffe died at age 57, and his brother Lord Rothermere took full control of the Daily Mail.

September 1922: Chanak Crisis Coverage

On 21 September 1922, during the Chanak Crisis, the Daily Mail ran a banner headline that stated "Get Out Of Chanak!", and criticized Churchill's views as "bordering on insanity".

October 1922: Approval of Fascist "March on Rome"

In October 1922, the Daily Mail approved of the Fascist "March on Rome", arguing that democracy had failed in Italy and that Mussolini was needed to save the social order.

1923: Alliance with Lord Beaverbrook

In 1923, Lord Rothermere and the Daily Mail formed an alliance with Lord Beaverbrook, opposing Conservative Party leader Stanley Baldwin. Rothermere acknowledged Fascist methods were unsuitable for Britain but suggested they might be necessary if northern cities turned Bolshevik.

1923: Praise for Mussolini

In 1923, Rothermere published a leader in The Daily Mail entitled "What Europe Owes Mussolini", expressing his "profound admiration" for Mussolini.

October 1924: Publication of the Zinoviev Letter

On 25 October 1924, the Daily Mail published the Zinoviev letter, which was later proven to be a hoax, influencing the 1924 general election.

1924: Daily Mail Publishes Zinoviev Letter

In 1924, the Daily Mail published the Zinoviev letter before the elections in Britain, which was purportedly written by Grigory Zinoviev. The letter was calling for a Bolshevik-like revolution in UK but it's authenticity has since been questioned.

1926: Condemnation of Baldwin Government

In 1926, the Daily Mail condemned the Baldwin government for its feebleness in handling the General Strike, accusing it of trying to placate opposition by being more Socialist than the Socialists.

June 1927: "Hungary's Place in the Sun" Published

In June 1927, Rothermere, influenced by Countess Stephanie von Hohenlohe, published a leader in the Daily Mail entitled "Hungary's Place in the Sun". He advocated for Hungary to retake lands lost under the Treaty of Trianon and expressed support for the Sudeten Germans.

1927: Daily Express Adopts Similar Production Method

In 1927, the Daily Express adopted the same production method of printing simultaneously in multiple locations as the Daily Mail.

1927: Purchase of 'Morning' by Dod Procter

In 1927, the Daily Mail bought the celebrated picture of the year, 'Morning' by Dod Procter, for the Tate Gallery.

1927: Celebrating Fascism in Italy

In 1927, the Daily Mail celebrated five years of Fascism in Italy, drawing parallels between Britain and Italy's Liberal era, criticizing Baldwin's government for its perceived weakness and socialist leanings.

1928: Establishment of Offshore Radio Station

In 1928, the Daily Mail established an early offshore radio station aboard a yacht to break the BBC's monopoly, but the project failed due to equipment issues.

1928: Praising Mussolini

In 1928, the Daily Mail praised Mussolini as "the great figure of the age," suggesting he would dominate the 20th century like Napoleon dominated the early 19th century.

1929: Call for Baldwin's Deposition

In 1929, George Ward Price wrote in the Daily Mail advocating for Baldwin's removal and Beaverbrook's election as leader.

September 1930: Interview with Hitler

Shortly after the Nazis' breakthrough in the Reichstag elections on September 14, 1930, Rothermere interviewed Hitler and expressed support for the Nazi movement in an article published in the Daily Mail on September 24, 1930.

1930: Amy Johnson Wins Prize

In 1930, the Daily Mail awarded another prize of £10,000 to Amy Johnson for making the first solo flight from England to Australia.

1930: Opposition to Indian Independence

In 1930, the Daily Mail, under Rothermere, strongly opposed the Indian independence movement, publishing a series of leaders titled "If We Lose India!" arguing it would be the end of Britain's power and worldwide white supremacy. They portrayed the Indian people as incapable of handling independence.

1930: Launch of the United Empire Party

In early 1930, Lords Rothermere and Beaverbrook launched the United Empire Party, which the Daily Mail enthusiastically supported. Rothermere was critical of Baldwin's Conservatism and his appeal to female voters, accusing him of feminizing the Conservative Party.

1930: Prizes Awarded for Aviation

The Daily Mail continued to award prizes for aviation sporadically until 1930.

December 1931: Talks with Oswald Mosley

Starting in December 1931, Rothermere began talks with Oswald Mosley about the Daily Mail's support for Mosley's party, which were complicated by both men's strong egos and differing agendas.

1931: Defeat of the United Empire Party

In 1931, Duff Cooper won the by-election at St George's, Westminster, defeating the United Empire Party candidate, Sir Ernest Petter, who was supported by Rothermere. This event broke the political power of the press barons.

1933: "Youth Triumphant" Leader Published

In 1933, Rothermere's leader "Youth Triumphant" praised the Nazi regime's accomplishments. It was subsequently used as propaganda by them. Rothermere also advocated for a stronger Royal Air Force (RAF).

January 1934: "Hurrah for the Blackshirts" Article

On January 15, 1934, Rothermere wrote an article titled "Hurrah for the Blackshirts" published in the Daily Mail, praising Mosley and the British Union of Fascists. He encouraged young men to join the BUF.

April 1934: "Why I Like The Blackshirts" Competition

In April 1934, the Daily Mail ran a competition entitled "Why I Like The Blackshirts" offering a weekly prize for the best letter explaining why readers liked the BUF.

June 1934: End of Support for BUF

In June 1934, the Daily Mail ended its support for the British Union of Fascists after violence at a BUF rally in Kensington Olympia. The paper also continued to oppose the arrival of Jewish refugees escaping Germany.

December 1934: Rothermere visits Berlin

In December 1934, Rothermere visited Berlin as the guest of Joachim von Ribbentrop. During his visit, Rothermere was publicly thanked in a speech by Josef Goebbels for the Daily Mail's pro-German coverage of the Saarland referendum.

1934: Teddy Tail Annuals Publication Begins

In 1934, the publication of Teddy Tail annuals began, following the popularity of the Teddy Tail cartoon strip in the Daily Mail.

March 1935: "Germany Must Have Elbow Room" Leader

In March 1935, Rothermere published a leader entitled "Germany Must Have Elbow Room", arguing that the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh and that Germany needed colonies to recover economically.

1935: Czechoslovakia Aligns with the Soviet Union

In 1935, President Edvard Beneš of Czechoslovakia signed an alliance with the Soviet Union, a move that later drew criticism from The Daily Mail in July 1938 during the Sudetenland crisis, with accusations that this alliance turned Czechoslovakia into a corridor for Russia against Germany.

1935: J. F. C. Fuller's Coverage of Italian Invasion of Ethiopia

In late 1935, J. F. C. Fuller, as Daily Mail's military correspondent, covered the Italian invasion of Ethiopia from the Italian camp. He compared Mussolini's troops to crusaders and Hussites.

July 1936: "The Red Carmens, the women who burn churches" Photo-Essay

On July 27, 1936, the Daily Mail ran a photo-essay by Ferdinand Tuohy entitled "The Red Carmens, the women who burn churches", portraying Spanish women in the Worker's Militia negatively and associating them with amorality and the destruction of traditional values.

1937: George Ward Price Praises National Unity in Germany

In 1937, George Ward Price, a special correspondent for The Daily Mail, wrote an article approvingly describing the "Volkgemeinschaft" (national unity) in Germany under Adolf Hitler, portraying it as a reality rather than a rhetorical invention. This reflected Ward Price's generally favorable coverage of fascist leaders.

July 1938: The Daily Mail's Hostile View of Edvard Beneš

In July 1938, as the crisis over the Sudetenland escalated, The Daily Mail, under Rothermere's leadership, strongly criticized President Edvard Beneš for his alliance with the Soviet Union in 1935, accusing him of transforming "Czechoslovakia into a corridor for Russia against Germany."

1938: Scoop Novel Published by Evelyn Waugh

In 1938, Evelyn Waugh's novel Scoop, based on Waugh's experiences as a writer for the Daily Mail, was published.

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February 1939: End of "Justice for Hungary" Campaign

Rothermere's "Justice for Hungary" campaign, which began in June 1927, was a source of disquiet for the Foreign Office. The campaign ended in February 1939.

1942: Teddy Tail Annuals Publication Interruption

In 1942, the publication of Teddy Tail annuals, associated with the Daily Mail's cartoon strip, was interrupted.

1945: Daily Mail Supports Conservative Party

Since 1945, the Daily Mail has traditionally supported the Conservative Party in every UK general election, with the exception of October 1974.

May 1946: Daily Mail Celebrates Golden Jubilee with Winston Churchill

In May 1946, the Daily Mail celebrated its Golden Jubilee with Winston Churchill as the chief guest, who delivered a speech toasting the newspaper at a banquet.

December 1946: Scottish Daily Mail Published as Separate Title

In December 1946, the Scottish Daily Mail was published as a separate title from Edinburgh.

1947: Launch of Scottish Edition

In 1947, the Daily Mail launched a Scottish edition.

1947: Daily Mail Headline on India's Independence

In 1947, when the Raj ended, the Daily Mail marked the occasion with a banner headline reading "India: 11 words mark the end of an empire".

1949: Teddy Tail Annuals Publication Resumes

In 1949, the publication of Teddy Tail annuals, associated with the Daily Mail's cartoon strip, resumed.

1951: David Williamson's Tenure as Editor Ends

In 1951, David Williamson's tenure as editor of The Daily Mail Year Book ended.

1953: Daily Sketch Joins Same Group as the Daily Mail

In 1953, the Daily Sketch joined the same group as the Daily Mail.

1955: G.B. Newman Becomes Editor

In 1955, G.B. Newman became editor of The Daily Mail Year Book.

1956: Daily Mail's Stance on the Suez Crisis

During the Suez Crisis of 1956, the Daily Mail consistently advocated a hardline stance against President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, asserting that Britain was justified in invading Egypt to regain control of the Suez Canal and remove Nasser from power.

1960: End of Teddy Tail Cartoon Strip Run

In 1960, the long-running Teddy Tail cartoon strip, which started in April 1915, ended its run in the Daily Mail after over 40 years.

1962: End of Teddy Tail Annuals Publication

In 1962, the publication of Teddy Tail annuals, associated with the Daily Mail's cartoon strip, ended.

July 1963: Fred Basset Comic Strip in the Daily Mail

Since July 8, 1963, the Fred Basset comic strip, distributed by Knight Features, has been featured in a two-part strip in the Daily Mail, following the life of the dog of the same name.

1965: McCartney Starts Writing Paperback Writer

In 1965, Paul McCartney started writing the song Paperback Writer after reading in the Daily Mail about an aspiring author.

December 1966: Daily Mail Reports on Tara Browne's Death

On 18 December 1966, the Daily Mail reported on the death of 21-year-old socialite Tara Browne in a car crash. This event, along with a story about potholes in the roads published in January 1967, inspired John Lennon in The Beatles song "A Day in the Life".

1966: The Beatles Release Paperback Writer

In 1966, The Beatles released the song Paperback Writer, in which the protagonist worked for the Daily Mail. The song's lyrics were written in the form of a letter.

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January 1967: Daily Mail Story Inspires The Beatles Song

On 17 January 1967, the Daily Mail published a story, "The holes in our roads", detailing potholes, including 4,000 in Blackburn. This detail, along with the death of Tara Browne, which was on 18 December 1966, was immortalized by John Lennon in The Beatles song "A Day in the Life".

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December 1968: Scottish Daily Mail Rebased to Manchester

In December 1968, due to poor circulation falling below 100,000, the Scottish Daily Mail operation was rebased to Manchester.

1968: Switch of Printing Scottish Daily Mail to Manchester

In 1968, printing of the Scottish Daily Mail was switched from Edinburgh to the Deansgate plant in Manchester.

1969: David English Becomes Editor of the Daily Sketch

In 1969, David English became the editor of the Daily Sketch.

May 1971: Switch to Compact Format and Absorption of Daily Sketch

On May 3, 1971, the Daily Mail switched from a broadsheet to a compact format on its 75th anniversary. It also absorbed the Daily Sketch, a tabloid published by the same company, on this date.

1971: Daily Sketch Closes, English Becomes Editor of the Daily Mail

In 1971, the Daily Sketch closed and was absorbed by its sister title, the Daily Mail. Consequently, David English became the editor of the Daily Mail, a position he held for over 20 years.

1973: Legalisation of Private Radio

The Daily Mail periodically voiced support for the legalisation of private radio, something that would not happen until 1973.

October 1974: Daily Mail Endorses Liberal and Conservative Coalition

During the October 1974 UK general election, the Daily Mail endorsed a Liberal and Conservative coalition, marking an exception to its traditional support for the Conservative Party.

1975: Racial Discrimination Act Enacted

In 1975, the Racial Discrimination Act was enacted, under which a complaint was lodged against Daily Mail and 9News in August 2020.

1977: G.B. Newman's Tenure as Editor Ends

In 1977, G.B. Newman's tenure as editor of The Daily Mail Year Book came to an end.

1978: Mary Jenkins Becomes Editor

In 1978, Mary Jenkins became editor of The Daily Mail Year Book.

1981: Daily Mail Investigates the Unification Church

In 1981, the Daily Mail conducted an investigation into the Unification Church, accusing them of ending marriages and brainwashing converts. The Unification Church sued for libel but lost heavily.

1982: David English Knighted

In 1982, David English, editor of the Daily Mail, was knighted.

1982: Launch of The Mail on Sunday

In 1982, The Mail on Sunday, the sister paper to the Daily Mail, was launched.

1982: Mail on Sunday Launched

In 1982, a Sunday title, the Mail on Sunday, was launched.

1983: Daily Mail Wins British Press Award for Campaign Against Unification Church

In 1983, the Daily Mail won a special British Press Award for its "relentless campaign against the malignant practices of the Unification Church."

1986: Mary Jenkins' Tenure as Editor Ends

In 1986, Mary Jenkins' tenure as editor of The Daily Mail Year Book ended.

1987: P.J. Failes Becomes Editor

In 1987, P.J. Failes became editor of The Daily Mail Year Book.

1987: End of Printing at Deansgate

In 1987, printing at Deansgate ended, and the northern editions of the Daily Mail were thereafter printed at other Associated Newspapers plants.

1991: Michael and Caroline Fluskey Become Editors

In 1991, Michael and Caroline Fluskey became editors of The Daily Mail Year Book.

1992: David English Appointed Editor-in-Chief and Chairman, Paul Dacre Becomes Daily Mail Editor

In 1992, Sir David English became editor-in-chief and chairman of Associated Newspapers. Paul Dacre was appointed to succeed English as editor of the Daily Mail.

May 1993: Daily Mail Focuses on Anti-Racist Groups in Lawrence Case

In May 1993, the Daily Mail ran the article "How Race Militants Hijacked a Tragedy" relating to the Stephen Lawrence murder case. Some journalists contended the Mail had belatedly changed its stance on the Lawrence murder.

July 1993: Daily Mail Headline on "Gay Genes" Finding

On 16 July 1993, the Daily Mail ran the headline "Abortion hope after 'gay genes' finding" regarding the Xq28 gene. The Mail's headline was criticised as one of the most infamous and disturbing of all tabloid headlines.

1994: National Newspaper of the Year Award

Since 1994, the Daily Mail has received the National Newspaper of the Year award from The Press Awards nine times.

1995: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 1995, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

1995: Scottish Daily Mail Relaunched

In 1995, the Scottish Daily Mail was relaunched and printed in Glasgow.

1996: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 1996, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

February 1997: Daily Mail Accuses Lawrence Murder Suspects

On 14 February 1997, the Daily Mail front page pictured the five men accused of Stephen Lawrence's murder with the headline "MURDERERS", stating "if we are wrong, let them sue us".

1997: Daily Mail's "Murderers" Headline

In 1997, the Mail ran a "Murderers" headline featuring those involved in the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

1998: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 1998, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

2001: Associated Acquires Ireland on Sunday

In 2001, Associated Newspapers acquired Ireland on Sunday, an Irish Sunday newspaper.

2001: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 2001, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

2002: Gary McKinnon accused of computer hacking

In 2002, Gary McKinnon was accused of perpetrating the "biggest military computer hack of all time" although McKinnon himself states that he was merely looking for evidence of free energy suppression and a cover-up of UFO activity.

2003: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 2003, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

December 2004: Reader Political Affiliations

According to a December 2004 survey, 53% of Daily Mail readers voted for the Conservative Party.

February 2006: Daily Mail Launches Irish Edition

On 6 February 2006, the Daily Mail officially entered the Irish market with the launch of a local version of the paper. Free copies were distributed to publicise the launch. The masthead differed initially but was later changed to "Irish Daily Mail".

September 2006: Irish Edition of Mail on Sunday Replaces Ireland on Sunday

On 24 September 2006, Ireland on Sunday, acquired by Associated in 2001, was replaced by an Irish edition of the Mail on Sunday to tie in with the weekday newspaper.

2006: Launch of Irish Edition

In 2006, the Daily Mail launched an Irish edition.

July 2007: Irish Daily Mail Circulation Figures

According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, in July 2007, the Irish Daily Mail edition had a circulation of 63,511.

November 2007: Mail Today Launched in India

On 16 November 2007, the Daily Mail entered the Indian market with the launch of Mail Today, a 48-page compact-size newspaper printed in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida with a print run of 110,000 copies. The paper was based around a subscription model, using the same fonts and style as the Daily Mail.

2007: Inspiration for Paperback Writer Revealed

In 2007, Paul McCartney stated that he started writing the song Paperback Writer in 1965 after reading in the Daily Mail about an aspiring author, possibly Martin Amis.

2007: Criticism of Daily Mail's depiction of asylum seekers

In 2007, the Daily Mail's coverage of asylum seekers was discussed in the Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights.

2008: The Daily Mail Appears in The Memory Game

In 2008, the Daily Mail appeared in Nicci French's novel The Memory Game, a psychological thriller.

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2008: Daily Mail on the 2008 South Ossetia War

Regarding the 2008 South Ossetia war between Russia and Georgia, the Daily Mail criticized Russia's actions and accused the British government of unnecessary confrontation and hypocrisy, citing the British government's own recognition of Kosovo's independence from Serbia.

2008: Campaign against plastic pollution begins

Since 2008, the Daily Mail has campaigned against plastic pollution, advocating for a levy on single-use plastic bags.

October 2009: Jan Moir article criticised Stephen Gately

In October 2009, the Daily Mail published an article by Jan Moir that criticised Stephen Gately shortly after his death. The article generated a record number of complaints to the Press Complaints Commission, citing insensitivity, inaccuracy, and homophobia. Advertisers like Marks & Spencer removed their ads from the webpage containing the article.

2009: Daily Mail supports Gary McKinnon's campaign

In 2009, the Daily Mail began supporting Gary McKinnon's campaign against his extradition, running front-page stories protesting his deportation.

2009: Sale of Ideal Home Exhibition

In 2009, the Daily Mail sold the Ideal Home Exhibition to Media 10.

2009: Irish Daily Mail Circulation Declines

In 2009, the Irish Daily Mail edition saw its circulation fall to an average of 49,090 for the second half of the year.

2010: Mail Today Supports Delhi University Reforms

Between 2010 and 2014, Mail Today supported the Kapil Sibal-led reforms to change the undergraduate structure at the University of Delhi.

June 2011: Study on cannabinoid receptor activation published

In June 2011, a study by Matt Jones and Michal Kucewicz regarding cannabinoid receptor activation in the brain was published in The Journal of Neuroscience and The Lancet. It was subsequently cited in articles by CBS News, Le Figaro, and Bild.

October 2011: Daily Mail article links cannabis to schizophrenia

In October 2011, the Daily Mail published an article titled "Just ONE cannabis joint can bring on schizophrenia as well as damaging memory," citing research. This article was criticized by Cannabis Law Reform (CLEAR). Matt Jones, co-author of the study, expressed disappointment. The Daily Mail later changed the headline to: "Just ONE cannabis joint 'can cause psychiatric episodes similar to schizophrenia' as well as damaging memory."

2011: MailOnline Second Most Visited English-Language Newspaper Website

In 2011, MailOnline was the second most visited English-language newspaper website worldwide.

2011: Criticism of Daily Mail's medical and science journalism

In 2011, the Daily Mail published an article titled "Just ONE cannabis joint 'can cause psychiatric episodes similar to schizophrenia' as well as damaging memory". Matt Jones, the lead author of the study that is cited in the article was quoted by Cannabis Law Reform as saying: "This study does NOT say that one spliff will bring on schizophrenia".

2011: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 2011, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

October 2012: Theresa May withdraws extradition order for Gary McKinnon

On 16 October 2012, Home Secretary Theresa May withdrew the extradition order to the United States for Gary McKinnon after a series of legal proceedings in Britain. Gary McKinnon's mother, Janis Sharp, praised the Daily Mail's contribution.

2012: Accusations of Racism Against the Daily Mail

In 2012, former Daily Mail reporter Brendan Montague criticized the newspaper's content and culture in The New Yorker, alleging institutional racism at the Daily Mail.

2012: Daily Mail Opposes Genetically Modified Crops

In 2012, the Daily Mail published an article by Joanna Blythman opposing the growing of genetically modified crops in the United Kingdom.

2012: Lawrence Murderers Found Guilty

In 2012, two men who the Mail had featured in their "Murderers" headline were found guilty of murdering Stephen Lawrence.

September 2013: Article on Ralph Miliband criticised

In September 2013, the Daily Mail faced criticism for publishing an article about Ralph Miliband, titled "The Man Who Hated Britain". Ed Miliband, Ralph's son, called the article "ludicrously untrue." The Jewish Chronicle described the article as antisemitic. Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith linked the article to the Nazi sympathies of the 1st Viscount Rothermere.

2013: Met Office criticises Daily Mail climate change article

In 2013, the Met Office criticised a Daily Mail article by James Delingpole about climate change for containing "a series of factual inaccuracies".

2013: Daily Mail Moves London Printing Operation

In late 2013, the Daily Mail relocated its London printing operation from the Docklands area to a new £50 million plant in Thurrock, Essex.

January 2014: MailOnline Reaches 11.7 Million Daily Visitors

As of January 2014, MailOnline, which includes content from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, was the most visited newspaper website in the world with over 189.5 million visitors per month, and 11.7 million visitors daily.

May 2014: Thailand Military Junta Blocks MailOnline

In May 2014, Thailand's military junta blocked the MailOnline after it revealed a video of Thailand's Crown Prince and his wife, Princess Srirasmi, partying.

2014: Mail Today Supports Delhi University Reforms

Between 2010 and 2014, Mail Today supported the Kapil Sibal-led reforms to change the undergraduate structure at the University of Delhi.

2014: Reader Survey Results

In 2014, a survey revealed the average age of Daily Mail readers was 58, with the lowest demographic for 15- to 44-year-olds among British dailies. Women constituted the majority of readership (52–55%).

March 2015: James King alleges Daily Mail Online Ripping Off the Web

In March 2015, James King, a former Daily Mail contract worker, wrote an article for Gawker alleging that the Mail Online rewrote stories from other news outlets, published false material, and preferred deleting stories over issuing corrections.

September 2015: Mail Media files lawsuit against King and Gawker Media

In September 2015, Mail Media, the US company of the Daily Mail, initiated a $1 million lawsuit against James King and Gawker Media for libel following King's article detailing questionable practices at the Mail Online.

November 2015: Cartoon links migrant crisis to Paris attacks

Following the November 2015 Paris attacks, the Daily Mail published a cartoon by Stanley McMurtry linking the European migrant crisis to the attacks. The cartoon was criticised as racist and compared to Nazi propaganda, while also receiving praise on the Mail Online website. Amnesty International UK criticised the cartoon for being "reckless xenophobia".

November 2015: Daily Mail representative negotiates for CCTV footage of Paris attacks

In November 2015, following the Paris attacks, a Daily Mail representative was filmed secretly negotiating with the owner of La Casa Nostra café to purchase CCTV footage of the attacks for €50,000. The Daily Mail defended its acquisition of the video.

2015: Daily Mail Featured in Novel According to The Daily Mail

In 2015, the Daily Mail was featured in Laurence Simpson's comic novel about the tabloid media, According to The Daily Mail.

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2015: Daily Mail Supports Conservative Party, Urges Support for UKIP in Select Constituencies

While the Daily Mail retained its support for the Conservative Party at the 2015 general election, it urged conservatively inclined voters to support UKIP in the constituencies of Heywood and Middleton, Dudley North, and Great Grimsby where UKIP was the main challenger to the Labour Party.

August 2016: Daily Mail Partners with The People's Daily

In August 2016, the Daily Mail established a partnership with The People's Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, which included publishing articles in the MailOnline produced by The People's Daily. This agreement raised questions about censorship regarding politically sensitive topics.

September 2016: Mail Online publishes interview with girl about Anthony Weiner

In September 2016, the Mail Online published an interview and screenshots from a 15-year-old girl who claimed that Anthony Weiner had sent her sexually explicit images and messages. This revelation led to Weiner and his wife Huma Abedin separating.

November 2016: Gawker files motion to resolve lawsuit

In November 2016, Gawker's lawyers filed a motion to resolve the lawsuit filed by Mail Media. The resolution involved Gawker adding an Editor's Note to King's article, removing an illustration with the Daily Mail's logo, and publishing a statement by DailyMail.com, without financial compensation.

November 2016: Lego Ends Promotions with Daily Mail

In November 2016, Lego ended its long-running series of promotions in the Daily Mail. This decision followed a campaign by the group 'Stop Funding Hate', which was critical of the Mail's coverage of migrant issues and the EU referendum.

2016: Mail Today Breaks Story on Terror Slogans at Jawaharlal Nehru University

In 2016, Mail Today was the first newspaper to break the controversial story about terror slogans being raised in favor of the hanged terrorist Afzal Guru on his death anniversary at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi.

2016: Daily Mail Endorses Brexit

In 2016, the Daily Mail endorsed voting to leave in the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum.

2016: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 2016, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

February 2017: Media Attention on Wikipedia's Ban of the Daily Mail

In February 2017, Wikipedia's ban of the Daily Mail as a source generated significant media attention. Wikipedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, defended the decision, citing concerns over clickbait and false stories. Editorials reflected varying perspectives, with some focusing on accuracy concerns and others on disagreement with the Daily Mail's opinions.

February 2017: English Wikipedia Bans Daily Mail as a Source

In February 2017, after community discussion, English Wikipedia banned the Daily Mail as a source in most cases due to concerns about fact-checking and sensationalism. While it can be used as a source about itself, it is generally prohibited as proof of notability.

February 2017: Wikipedia Ban

In February 2017, the English Wikipedia banned the use of the Daily Mail as a reliable source due to concerns about its unreliability.

May 2017: Anthony Weiner pleads guilty

In May 2017, Anthony Weiner pleaded guilty to sending obscene material to a minor, following the publication of an interview and screenshots from a 15-year-old girl who claimed that Anthony Weiner had sent her sexually explicit images and messages by the Mail Online in September 2016.

September 2017: Daily Mail Launches DailyMailTV

In September 2017, the Daily Mail, in partnership with Stage 29 Productions, launched DailyMailTV, an international news program produced in New York City with studios in London, Sydney, DC, and Los Angeles, with Dr. Phil McGraw as executive producer.

December 2017: Daily Mail publishes story about Iraqi winning compensation

In December 2017, the Daily Mail ran a front-page story titled "Another human rights fiasco!", concerning Abd Ali Hameed al-Waheed winning £33,000 because he had been unlawfully imprisoned, even though a judge had stated that claims that al-Waheed had been caught with a bomb were "pure fiction".

2017: evoke.ie reported for byline changes

In 2017, evoke.ie, the Daily Mail's showbiz site, was reported to the internship program of Dublin City University after the bylines of hundreds of articles written by students were changed.

2017: Daily Mail praised for work on plastic pollution

In 2017, the Daily Mail's efforts to highlight plastic pollution were praised by the head of the United Nations Environment Program, Erik Solheim. Emily Maitlis questioned whether the Daily Mail was the "biggest friend to the Environment", and ClientEarth highlighted the paper's role in drawing attention to the plastic pollution problem.

July 2018: IPSO orders correction in Daily Mail reporting

In July 2018, the Independent Press Standards Organisation ordered the Daily Mail to publish a front-page correction for inaccurate reporting in relation to the case of Abd Ali Hameed al-Waheed. The newspaper conducted an internal investigation following the decision to publish the original story, and "strongly worded disciplinary notes were sent to seven senior members of staff".

August 2018: Mail Online deletes "Powder Keg Paris" article

In August 2018, the Mail Online deleted an article titled "Powder Keg Paris" due to inaccuracies. Local councillor Majid Messaoudene accused the article of stigmatizing the area. Journalist Andrew Malone deleted his Twitter account following the controversy.

2018: DailyMailTV Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award

In 2018, DailyMailTV was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program.

January 2019: NewsGuard Plugin Updates MailOnline's Status

In January 2019, the NewsGuard plugin for the Microsoft Edge browser changed MailOnline's status from Red to Green, indicating that the site generally maintains basic standards of accuracy and accountability. This update came after input from the Daily Mail regarding NewsGuard's initial assessment.

April 2019: Average Daily Readership

Between April 2019 and March 2020, the Daily Mail had an average daily readership of approximately 2.18 million.

December 2019: Scottish Daily Mail Circulation Figures

In December 2019, the Scottish Daily Mail had an average circulation of 67,900 in Scotland.

2019: Daily Mail Awarded National Newspaper of the Year

In 2019, the Daily Mail was awarded the National Newspaper of the Year by the British Press Awards.

2019: IPSO rules against Daily Mail regarding "Powder Keg Paris" article

In 2019, the IPSO ruled against the Daily Mail, confirming that the "Powder Keg Paris" article published in August 2018 was inaccurate.

February 2020: Circulation Figures

In February 2020, the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported gross daily sales of 1,134,184 for the Daily Mail.

February 2020: Average Daily Circulation

In February 2020, the Daily Mail had an average daily circulation of 1.13 million copies.

March 2020: Average Daily Readership

Between April 2019 and March 2020, the Daily Mail had an average daily readership of approximately 2.18 million.

May 2020: Daily Mail Becomes UK's Highest-Circulation Newspaper

In May 2020, the Daily Mail surpassed The Sun to become the United Kingdom's highest-circulation newspaper, with average daily sales of 980,000 copies. The Mail on Sunday recorded weekly sales of 878,000.

August 2020: Complaint Lodged Against Daily Mail and 9News

In August 2020, a group of Palm Islanders in Queensland, Australia, lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against the Daily Mail and 9News, alleging inaccurate and racist reporting about Indigenous Australian recipients of compensation.

2020: 'Daily Newspaper of the Year' Award

In 2020, the Society of Editors selected the Daily Mail as the 'Daily Newspaper of the Year'.

March 2021: Associated Newspapers requests ViacomCBS remove image of headline

In March 2021, Associated Newspapers sent a letter to ViacomCBS requesting the removal of an image of a Daily Mail headline from Oprah with Meghan and Harry. The headline, "Meghan's seed will taint our Royal Family," was an edited quotation taken out of context.

November 2021: Ted Verity Becomes Editor of Mail Newspapers

On November 17, 2021, Ted Verity began a new seven-day role as editor of Mail newspapers, with responsibility for the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and You magazine.

November 2021: Ted Verity Succeeds Geordie Greig as Editor

On November 17, 2021, Ted Verity took over from Geordie Greig as editor of the Daily Mail.

2021: IPSO Rules Against Daily Mail for False Headline

In 2021, IPSO ruled that the Daily Mail dishonestly published a headline falsely claiming to report on 'British towns that are no-go areas for white people'.

August 2022: Daily Mail Supports Liz Truss in Leadership Election

In August 2022, the Daily Mail declared its support for Liz Truss in the July–September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election.

September 2022: Daily Mail Supports Liz Truss in Leadership Election

In September 2022, the Daily Mail showed support for Liz Truss during the July-September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election.

2023: Value of 1981 Libel Payout Adjusted for Inflation

In 1981, The Daily Mail received a £750,000 libel payout from the Unification Church. This would be equivalent to £3,631,057 in 2023.

December 2024: Daily Mail publishes doctored photo in story about Ukraine war

On December 4, 2024, the Daily Mail published an online story about the Russo-Ukrainian War with a doctored photo. The photo was an older image of two Russian soldiers whose facial features had been altered to appear Korean. The article was removed after backlash and ridicule on social media.