Who launched The Week in the United Kingdom and when?
Jolyon Connell launched The Week in the United Kingdom during 1995. He arrived from the Sunday Telegraph with a clear vision for a new kind of news magazine.
Questions about The Week
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did The Week launch its Australian edition and when did it end?
An Australian edition emerged in October 2008 but did not last as long as its predecessors. The final issue of the Australian edition appeared on the 12th of October 2012 as its 199th release.
Which company acquired The Week in 2021 and what was the impact?
Future Plc acquired Dennis Publishing and several of its titles including The Week in 2021. This transaction marked a significant shift in how the magazine was managed after decades of independent operation.
What format does The Week use to summarize global news stories?
The magazine's content largely consists of summaries of news stories from other media outlets earlier in the week. Some summaries are based on articles in foreign media that were originally published in a language other than English.
When did The Week Junior children's edition launch in the US?
Since November 2015 The Week has published a children's edition known as The Week Junior. The US version began publication later in 2020 to serve American students and families.