Is The Times Worth It in 2026?

The Times costs £26.00/mo. Here's whether it's still worth paying for.

Community Verdict

Worth It

Highly valued by regular readers of news and analysis

Cost Per Use Calculator

Based on avg 30 articles/month

8

Cost per use

£3.25

Annual cost

£312

Best For

  • News enthusiasts
  • Daily readers

Not Worth It If

  • You only read occasionally
  • Prefer free news sources

Price History

The Times's price has risen 18% since launch.

Free Alternatives

Quality of free alternatives:adequate
  • BBC News
  • The Guardian
  • Sky News
  • ITV News

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Times worth the money?

Our community verdict is: worth it. Highly valued by regular readers of news and analysis

How much does The Times cost?

The Times costs £26.00/mo (£312.00/year).

Are there free alternatives to The Times?

Yes, free alternatives include: BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News, ITV News. The quality of these alternatives is adequate.

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