Credibility of NewspapersNewspapers have been considered a reliable source since 1704, it was an American newspaper called the Boston Newsletter. The UK population is around 60 million, of which around 10 million read newspapers daily and several million more read electronic newspapers. The number of online newspapers created has doubled since 1999, and the number of people viewing them has increased by a staggering 350%. I will analyze the statement that "you can't believe a word you read in the newspapers" and attempt to produce a balanced argument. First, it could be argued that tabloid or “red-top” newspapers contain very little fact-based information. ; According to some, they only contain half-naked women, celebrity gossip and sports. They are often considered and read as unreliable and misleading; they can also be seen as having nothing to take seriously. Some people may say that readers don't buy tabloids for factual information but for quick reading and also for something visually pleasing, but others strongly disagree with this, believing that they contain important, factual information, just in a simpler form. The tabloids tend to manipulate language to encourage prejudice and also to change the opinion of their target audience, "conflict over NHS cancer drugs", when in fact it was a mother with cancer who was receiving life-saving medication, through no fault of her own. In addition to this, The Sun also tells the public excess information, "son with lung cancer", even though the story was about a mother winning a lawsuit for cancer drugs, this is there to generate sympathy among the newspaper's audience. It can be argued that tabloids such as The Sun do not and would not even consider lying because of the CCP, which has been greatly strengthened since the sad death of Princess Diana and the distressing photos of her. Additionally, Diana's photos were true, but they were inappropriate and never needed to be shown; Some believe that it was partly because of the paparazzi and the tabloid press that the accident occurred. Tabloids can also be seen as catering to a specific audience, having a common common-sense approach to how each story is expressed. A common view is that tabloids tend to be the boldest and bravest newspapers with outspoken opinions, as they are bold and biased in using persuasive language, for example "Chelsea will win the Prime Ministership"." .