Private Unlimited Company

EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS

ActiveCompany 00141748United Kingdom
Bulk record snapshot1 AUG 2026Source details →

Registered office

ONE CANADA SQUARE, CANARY WHARF, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5AP
Incorporated2 October 1915
Company age110 years

TXT In plain English

Company description

BritDB description

EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS is a UK company whose Companies House status is “Active” and whose registered company type is “Private Unlimited Company”. Incorporated on 2 October 1915; registered for 110 years; registered office reported in LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Its primary declared activity is 58130 · Publishing of newspapers.

This BritDB profile also contains linked public records: 3 PSC records, 30 trade marks. This description is assembled from public data, is not a reliability assessment, and should be checked against the cited sources before a legally significant decision.

Prepared from public dataChecked 31 August 2026 · 11 profile sources connected
How this description is built →
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01 Company overview

Identity and registration

Snapshot 1 August 2026
Official name
EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS
Company number
00141748
Company type
Private Unlimited Company
Status
Active
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Dissolution date
Not supplied
Accounts category
FULL
Mortgage charges
20 total · 1 outstanding · 19 satisfied
Limited partnership members
0 general · 0 limited
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A registered office is not necessarily a trading location. The address is reproduced from the Companies House bulk record and should be interpreted in that legal context.

02 Filing dates

Accounts and statements

Companies House
AccountsBulk record

Last accounts made up to

31 December 2024

Next accounts due

Not supplied
Confirmation statementBulk record

Last statement made up to

4 March 2026

Next statement due

18 March 2027
Filing source and official link

BritDB does not infer overdue status when the source does not state it.

03 Workforce reporting

Gender pay gap

Reporting year 2024–2025
Employer size250 to 499
Median hourly gap17.2%
Mean hourly gap11.3%
Submitted4 April 2025
Submission deadline5 April 2025
Submission timingSubmitted by deadline
Median bonus gap
-300.0%
Mean bonus gap
1.3%
Women receiving bonus
7.0%
Men receiving bonus
10.1%
Women in top quartile
31.0%
Women in upper middle quartile
31.0%
Women in lower middle quartile
55.0%
Women in lower quartile
48.0%
Earlier reporting years (7)
  1. 500 to 99914.6% median hourly gap
  2. 500 to 99914.4% median hourly gap
  3. 500 to 99915.7% median hourly gap
  4. 500 to 99922.5% median hourly gap
  5. 500 to 99923.3% median hourly gap
  6. 500 to 99914.6% median hourly gap
  7. 250 to 49919.0% median hourly gap
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Positive gaps mean men were paid more; negative gaps mean women were paid more. These figures are employer-reported and describe the workforce distribution, not equal pay for the same job. The company link uses the exact Companies House number supplied by the service.

04 Supplier payments

Payment practices and performance

Period to 30 June 2026
Average time to pay35.0 days
Paid within 30 days47.0%
Paid after 60 days10.0%
Not paid within terms21.0%
Reporting period
1 January 2026 – 30 June 2026
Filed
21 July 2026
Shortest standard term
30 days
Longest standard term
Not supplied
E-invoicing offered
No
Supply-chain finance
Not offered
Payment codes
No
Construction retentions
No qualifying construction contracts
Complete reported payment fields
Policy regime
Regime-3
Financial period started
1 January 2026
Qualifying contracts
Yes
Payments made
Yes
Invoice value paid within 30 days
£2,600,622
Invoice value paid in 31–60 days
£2,244,258
Invoice value paid after 60 days
£641,282
Invoice value paid outside agreed terms
£1,326,079
Invoices paid in 31–60 days
43.0%
Invoices unpaid due to dispute
1.0%
Maximum contractual payment period
60 days
Supplier-list charging policy
No
Supplier-list charges made
No
Reported terms and dispute process
  1. Standard payment terms

    The price stated in the Order is inclusive of all costs and expenses including packing and transportation costs. No variation in the price of the Goods will be accepted for any reason whatsoever unless reasonable notice thereof has been given in writing by the Seller the Purchaser and an authorised officer of the Purchaser shall have accepted the price variation in writing.

    Where the Goods are subject to Value Added Tax or any other taxes the amount legally demandable is to be rendered as a separate item of account and if required by the Purchaser, the Seller shall produce bona fide evidence of the amount paid or to be paid by it in respect thereof.

    The Purchaser reserves the right to deduct from any monies due or becoming due to the Seller, any monies due from the Seller to the Purchaser under the Contract or any other contract relating to the supply of goods or services.

    The price of the Goods includes the cost of insurance, packaging and carriage of the Goods unless otherwise expressly indicated in the Order.

    Any discount period will be calculated from the date the invoice is received by the Purchaser.

    Payment for Goods accepted by the Purchaser shall be made at the end of the month following the month of invoice.

  2. Dispute resolution process

    For contracts with suppliers, the appropriate business manager (and if appropriate senior manager) for each party will attempt to resolve the dispute (the Reach point of contact varies from contract to contract). Suppliers can also contact Reach’s dedicated accounts payable team (suppliers@reachplc.com). Such contacts would look to deal promptly with any disputes raised, in accordance with the terms of the contract, and involve other Reach managers as required.

Earlier payment reports (11 shown)
  1. 36.0 average days to pay21.0% outside terms
  2. 39.0 average days to pay24.0% outside terms
  3. 37.0 average days to pay21.0% outside terms
  4. 36.0 average days to pay21.0% outside terms
  5. 36.0 average days to pay19.0% outside terms
  6. 36.0 average days to pay27.0% outside terms
  7. 39.0 average days to pay31.0% outside terms
  8. 35.0 average days to pay29.0% outside terms
  9. 36.0 average days to pay32.0% outside terms
  10. 35.0 average days to pay27.0% outside terms
  11. 38.0 average days to pay28.0% outside terms
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05 Supply-chain transparency

Modern slavery statement

Statement year 2025
Organisation
EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS
Group submission
Yes
Parent organisation
REACH PLC
Statement period
1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
Approved
14 May 2025
Sectors
Media, publishing, arts and entertainment

Organisation structure

Covered in the statement

Policies

Covered in the statement

Risk assessment

Covered in the statement

Due diligence

Covered in the statement

Training

Covered in the statement

Goals and KPIs

Covered in the statement

Full statement information supplied to the registry
Reported turnover band
Over £500 million
Years producing statements
More than 5 years
ILO indicators included
Not answered
Registry record updated
16 May 2025

Policies described

Prohibits any threat of violence, harassment and intimidation Prohibits compulsory overtime Prohibits discrimination

Training described

Your whole organisation

Worker engagement and working conditions

Your suppliers Workers within your organisation

Grievance mechanisms

Using anonymous whistleblowing services, such as a helpline or mobile phone app

Demonstrated progress

We have meetings during the year where we review the current policies and process, and details of any enhancements to these will be provided in the next annual statement

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06 Data protection

ICO fee-payer registration

Candidate match
Tier 3

Express Newspapers

Registration Z6778606

Registered from
27 May 2002
Current end date
26 May 2027
Trading names
DAILY STAR, SUNDAY EXPRESS, DAILY EXPRESS
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This is a candidate association, not an official Companies House link. The ICO file supplies no company number. The organisation name and postcode uniquely matched this company in the current snapshot. BritDB excludes all DPO contact fields and does not publish unmatched personal entries.

TM UK trade marks

Exact owner-name matches

30 records
Registered · UK00003019264

Daily Express Games

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 9,28,41

Filed / designated
22 August 2013
Valid until / renewal due
22 August 2023
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00003019288

Daily Star Games

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 9,28,41

Filed / designated
22 August 2013
Valid until / renewal due
22 August 2023
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002427579

MAKE YOU VERY CROSSWORD

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
19 July 2006
Valid until / renewal due
19 July 2026
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002377313

FINANCIAL EXPRESS

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
4 November 2004
Valid until / renewal due
4 November 2024
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002366412

Take5

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
22 June 2004
Valid until / renewal due
22 June 2024
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002359560

EXPRESS shopping channel

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 38

Filed / designated
27 March 2004
Valid until / renewal due
27 March 2024
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002347018

RACING TIMES

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
27 October 2003
Valid until / renewal due
27 October 2023
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002337717

DAILY EXPRESS SHOPPING CHANNEL

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16,38,39,41

Filed / designated
14 July 2003
Valid until / renewal due
14 July 2023
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002333337

NIGHT EXPRESS

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
29 May 2003
Valid until / renewal due
29 May 2023
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002325915

:PM

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
6 March 2003
Valid until / renewal due
6 March 2023
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002319148

DAILY STAR REALBINGO

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16,28

Filed / designated
20 December 2002
Valid until / renewal due
20 December 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002298506

SUNDAY STARS

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
19 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
19 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002298507

STARS ON SUNDAY

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
19 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
19 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002298508

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
19 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
19 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002298509

STAR SUNDAY

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
19 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
19 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002297241

MEGAMAG

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
8 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
8 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002297242

SUNDAY STAR MEGA MAG

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
8 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
8 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002297243

DAILY STAR MEGA MAG

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
8 April 2002
Valid until / renewal due
8 April 2022
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002177095

THE EXPRESS SATURDAY

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
11 September 1998
Valid until / renewal due
11 September 2018
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002159810

Figurative mark

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 9,16,41

Filed / designated
4 March 1998
Valid until / renewal due
4 March 2028
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002114412

THE EXPRESS

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
31 October 1996
Valid until / renewal due
31 October 2026
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00002114414

THE EXPRESS ON SUNDAY

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16

Filed / designated
31 October 1996
Valid until / renewal due
31 October 2026
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK0002043932A

EXPRESS DIRECT

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 8,16,18,21,25,36

Filed / designated
8 November 1995
Valid until / renewal due
8 November 2025
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK0002043932B

EXPRESS DIRECT

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 10,11,20,28,35,38,39,40,42,43,44

Filed / designated
8 November 1995
Valid until / renewal due
8 November 2025
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00001578895

DAILY/SUNDAY EXPRESS The EXPRESS Card

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 9,36

Filed / designated
19 July 1994
Valid until / renewal due
19 July 2021
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00001550811

GILES

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 16,28

Filed / designated
15 October 1993
Valid until / renewal due
15 October 2020
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00001550844

GILES

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 3,9,21,29,30

Filed / designated
15 October 1993
Valid until / renewal due
15 October 2020
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00001550851

Figurative mark

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 3,9,16,21,28,29,30

Filed / designated
15 October 1993
Valid until / renewal due
15 October 2020
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00001550858

Figurative mark

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 3,9,16,21,28,29,30

Filed / designated
15 October 1993
Valid until / renewal due
15 October 2020
Open BritTM →
Registered · UK00001456781

THE RECRUITMENT INDUSTRY AWARDS

Owner Express Newspapers · classes 41

Filed / designated
26 February 1991
Valid until / renewal due
26 February 2028
Open BritTM →
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07 Ownership and control

People with significant control

Snapshot 25 August 2026
Current records1
Ceased records2
PSC source and official link →
Corporate entityCurrent

Reach Network Media Limited

  • Owns 75% or more of shares
  • Controls 75% or more of voting rights
  • Can appoint or remove directors
Country registered
England
Legal authority
Companies Act 2006
Legal form
Limited Company
Place registered
England & Wales
Registration number
4086475
Notified
20 December 2019
Corporate entityCeased

Tm Media Holdings Limited

  • Owns 75% or more of shares
  • Controls 75% or more of voting rights
  • Can appoint or remove directors
Country registered
England
Legal authority
English Law
Legal form
Limited Company
Place registered
Registrar Of Companies (England & Wales)
Registration number
04104523
Notified
6 April 2016
Ceased
20 December 2019
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08 Charity register

Charity Commission links

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCEW

No exact company-number link in this snapshot

The Charity Commission extract did not explicitly associate this Companies House number with a charity. BritDB does not use a name-only match to fill the gap.

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09 Northern Ireland charity register

CCNI exact company links

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCNI

No unambiguous company-number link found

The CCNI source number did not resolve uniquely to this Companies House record. BritDB did not use a name or address match.

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10 Sanctions screening

UK Sanctions List

Report 28 August 2026
UKSL

No exact business-registration-number link found

The imported UK Sanctions List did not supply this Companies House number as a UK-linked business identifier. BritDB did not attempt a name-only match.

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11 Public procurement

Find a Tender links

Snapshot 22 August 2026
FTS

No exact GB-COH link in this snapshot

Find a Tender did not explicitly identify this Companies House number in a procurement party. BritDB did not attempt a name-only match.

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12 Environmental register

Environment Agency waste registrations

Snapshot 25 August 2026
EA

No exact company-number registration linked

The licensed Environment Agency subset did not contain this exact Companies House number. BritDB did not attempt a name-only match.

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13 Nature of business

Standard Industrial Classification

SIC 2007

14 Connected public record

Checks beyond the company register

Partial coverage
CCEW

Charity Commission

0 exact company-number links.

Checked
CCNI

Northern Ireland charities

0 unambiguous company-number links.

Checked
FTS

Public contracts

0 procurement processes linked by exact GB-COH identifier.

Checked
EA

Waste register

0 exact company-number registrations.

Checked
GZ

Corporate notices

The Gazette is not yet connected.

Not checked
UKSL

UK Sanctions List

No exact business-registration-number link in this report.

Checked
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15 Record timeline

Dates in the bulk record

3 events
  1. Confirmation statement

    Latest confirmation statement made up to this date

  2. Accounts

    Latest accounts made up to this date

  3. Incorporation

    Company incorporated

16 Provenance

Sources for this profile

11 sources
CH
Companies House Free Company Data Product

Identity, address, status, dates, SIC, previous names and mortgage totals.

Snapshot 1 August 2026
GPG
UK Gender Pay Gap Service

Annual employer reports linked by the exact source-supplied Companies House number.

8 reporting years
PPR
UK Payment Practices Reporting

Statutory supplier-payment reports linked by the exact source-supplied Companies House number.

12 reports shown
MSS
Modern Slavery Statement Registry

Annual statement summaries linked by exact source company number.

1 linked statement
ICO
ICO Register of Fee Payers

Privacy-reduced candidate associations based on a unique exact name-and-postcode match.

1 candidate record
PSC
Companies House PSC snapshot

Current and ceased significant-control records joined by exact company number.

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCEW
Charity Commission Register of Charities

Daily England and Wales extract matched only by the official company registration number.

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCNI
Northern Ireland Register of Charities

Daily CCNI export with company links only where the source number resolves unambiguously.

0 exact links
UKSL
UK Sanctions List

Complete FCDO list checked by exact UK-linked business registration number.

Checked 28 August 2026
FTS
Find a Tender OCDS data

Procurement parties checked only through exact GB-COH identifiers.

0 exact processes
EA
Environment Agency waste register

Licensed subset linked only by exact Companies House number.

0 exact registrations
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Other registers

Financial regulation and licences.

Not checked yet

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