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World’s oldest paper to go digital only

Lloyd’s List, which lays claim to be the world’s oldest continuously published newspaper, is to go digital only by the end of this year. The paper, founded in 1734, is regarded as the leading news, analysis and data source for the global shipping industry.

The decision by its owners, Informa, follows a survey of readers in June this year which showed that more than 97% prefer to access information online. Fewer than 2% read the print version.

Its editor, Richard Meade, said: “The digital approach offers new avenues and opportunities to innovate an up-to-the-minute service.”

Lloyd’s List first appeared as a notice pinned to the wall of a coffee shop in London. It now has 16,600 paying subscribers and charges about £1,800 for a single subscription.