Daily Mail

Founded in 1896 by Alfred Harmsworth, the Daily Mail quickly became the UK’s tabloid titan, serving up a heady mix of scandal, sensationalism, and a touch of moral outrage—all delivered with a straight face. The paper’s unapologetically conservative stance has made it both a lightning rod and a staple of British breakfast tables, where its often-controversial headlines are devoured alongside tea and toast. Under the long tenure of editor Paul Dacre, the Mail mastered the art of clickbait before the term even existed, turning outrage into revenue and making its online edition one of the most visited news websites in the world. Critics, of course, have slammed its penchant for fear-mongering and thinly veiled xenophobia, but the Daily Mail remains unbowed, thriving on the very controversies it stokes. The legacy? A masterclass in tabloid journalism that proves you can never underestimate the power of a well-placed exclamation point.