Paul Dacre11 Feb 2026Former Daily Mail editor tells trial he stopped use of private investigatorsPaul Dacre told the High Court he put the "shutters down" on unlawful newsgathering techniques.11 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable". 10 Feb 202620 Nov 2021Paul Dacre quits race to head Ofcom media watchdogThe former Daily Mail editor says he will not take part in a re-run process to find the next chair.20 Nov 202128 May 2021Paul Dacre and Ofcom: What's going on?The contest to be the regulator's next boss is being re-run amid concerns over the PM's preferred candidate.28 May 202127 May 2021Ofcom chair selection process to be re-startedFormer Daily Mail boss Paul Dacre was thought to be one of the leading candidates for the role.27 May 2021