The Telegraph

London, United Kingdom

The Telegraph is a British news organization that delivers a wide range of news articles, features, and subscription services. It provides in-depth reporting, analysis, and commentary on current events, politics, and culture.

CCI Score

6.61

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Telegraph Investigates Forced Labour in Food Supply Chains

The Telegraph published an investigative report on December 11, 2024, detailing how tomato and pepper products sold in British supermarkets are produced using forced labour in China, despite misleading 'Italian' label claims. The report exposes unethical supply chain practices and contributes to public accountability on human rights abuses.

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The Telegraph is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

DEC

11

2024

Telegraph Investigates Forced Labour in Food Supply Chains
71.97

The Telegraph published an investigative report on December 11, 2024, detailing how tomato and pepper products sold in British supermarkets are produced using forced labour in China, despite misleading 'Italian' label claims. The report exposes unethical supply chain practices and contributes to public accountability on human rights abuses.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

By publishing an in-depth investigation that exposes forced labour within international supply chains, The Telegraph demonstrates a strong commitment to informing the public and holding unethical practices accountable. This active public engagement promotes transparency and aligns with anti-authoritarian values.

Tomato and pepper products in British supermarkets secretly produced with forced labour in China
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 28

The Telegraph leverages its media platform to expose injustices in global supply chains, using investigative journalism as a tool to challenge unethical practices linked to forced labour. This use of media influence supports progressive, anti-authoritarian efforts by raising public awareness and pressuring for greater corporate accountability.

Tomato and pepper products in British supermarkets secretly produced with forced labour in China
AUG

07

2024

The Telegraph Editorial on Authoritarian Drift
32.22

On August 7, 2024, The Telegraph published an editorial headlined 'Elon Musk is right: Britain risks sliding towards authoritarianism' that criticizes emerging authoritarian trends in the UK and highlights concerns over policies impinging on free speech.
+30

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The editorial engages in public and political discourse by openly critiquing authoritarian tendencies in Britain. By challenging potential threats to democracy and free speech, The Telegraph contributes positively to the public debate against authoritarian practices.

Elon Musk is right: Britain risks sliding towards authoritarianism
+40

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 28

By publishing an editorial that amplifies concerns about government overreach and authoritarian practices, The Telegraph exercises significant media influence. The piece not only informs the public but also mobilizes opinion against potential curtailments of civil liberties.

Elon Musk is right: Britain risks sliding towards authoritarianism
FEB

08

2024

Planned UAE-backed takeover raises press freedom concerns
-71.00

A planned UAE-backed takeover of The Telegraph has sparked alarm among MPs, prompting the Culture Secretary to vow protecting UK press freedom amid fears that such a change in ownership could enable an authoritarian state to influence the outlet's editorial stance.
-80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 28

The planned takeover by a UAE-backed consortium threatens to compromise the independence of The Telegraph by potentially turning it into a tool for authoritarian propaganda. The intervention by the Culture Secretary and concerns raised by MPs underline the risk that such a change in ownership could subvert democratic values and press freedom.

Culture Secretary vows to protect press freedom amid Telegraph takeover review
DEC

09

2023

Abu Dhabi Takeover Undermines Press Freedom
-61.10

A December 2023 article reports that The Telegraph has been taken over by entities linked to Abu Dhabi, raising serious concerns over press freedom and the potential imposition of authoritarian censorship and propagandistic practices on its editorial content.
-70

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 28

The takeover by state-linked forces from Abu Dhabi is seen as aligning the newspaper with an authoritarian regime that may impose restrictions on press freedom and alter editorial independence, thereby contributing to media propaganda and undermining democratic accountability.

Abu Dhabi’s takeover of The Telegraph puts press freedom at risk
DEC

01

2023

Government Intervention and Protection of Editorial Independence at The Telegraph
60.96

On December 1, 2023, the UK government intervened in the sale process of The Telegraph to scrutinize a deal that risked compromising press freedom by potentially allowing authoritarian foreign influence. In response, The Telegraph published a lead article affirming its commitment to editorial independence, signaling a stance in defense of democratic media values.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The government’s intervention, alongside The Telegraph's public declaration of editorial independence, represents a proactive measure to safeguard press freedom and democratic discourse. This action is viewed positively as it helps counter potential authoritarian influences associated with foreign-controlled media acquisitions.

Government intervenes in sale of the Telegraph