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The Sun on Sunday experienced a significant boost in circulation in May, driven largely by increases in bulk sales of discounted copies and increased distribution outside the UK. | The Sun on Sunday experienced a significant boost in circulation in May, driven largely by increases in bulk sales of discounted copies and increased distribution outside the UK. |
The Murdoch-owned paper recorded a 2.6% increase overall, with multiple copy sales accounting for the largest part of the increase, 31,000 copies, supported by an additional 10,000 copies sold overseas. | The Murdoch-owned paper recorded a 2.6% increase overall, with multiple copy sales accounting for the largest part of the increase, 31,000 copies, supported by an additional 10,000 copies sold overseas. |
The Mail on Sunday also added an additional 10,000 copies to its distribution outside the UK, however that failed to stop the title recording an overall 1.7% fall in circulation, according to the latest monthly figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations. | The Mail on Sunday also added an additional 10,000 copies to its distribution outside the UK, however that failed to stop the title recording an overall 1.7% fall in circulation, according to the latest monthly figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations. |
Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph posted a small increase of under 0.1%, with an 867 copy increase in overseas sales being the largest contributor to it staying out of negative. | Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph posted a small increase of under 0.1%, with an 867 copy increase in overseas sales being the largest contributor to it staying out of negative. |
The Sunday Times and Observer were the biggest Sunday fallers, both down by around 2.5%. | The Sunday Times and Observer were the biggest Sunday fallers, both down by around 2.5%. |
Daily newspapers fared less well, with all paid titles, except the Sun, Times, Financial Times and i, posting declines. | Daily newspapers fared less well, with all paid titles, except the Sun, Times, Financial Times and i, posting declines. |
The Times continues to maintain a small growth in circulation, up 0.3% in May, through increases in discounted multiple copy sales. | The Times continues to maintain a small growth in circulation, up 0.3% in May, through increases in discounted multiple copy sales. |
The Sun on Sunday 1,450,523 (2.62)The Mail on Sunday 1,351,128 (-1.73) The Sunday Times 777,834 (-2.44%)Sunday Mirror 707,914 (-0.22%)The Sunday Telegraph 370,926 (0.09)Sunday Express 362,295 (-0.76%)Daily Star - Sunday 320,833 (1.46%)Sunday People 270,170 (-0.68%)The Observer 189,091(-2.56%)Sunday Mail 187,636 (0.38)Sunday Post 155,067 (-1.95) | The Sun on Sunday 1,450,523 (2.62)The Mail on Sunday 1,351,128 (-1.73) The Sunday Times 777,834 (-2.44%)Sunday Mirror 707,914 (-0.22%)The Sunday Telegraph 370,926 (0.09)Sunday Express 362,295 (-0.76%)Daily Star - Sunday 320,833 (1.46%)Sunday People 270,170 (-0.68%)The Observer 189,091(-2.56%)Sunday Mail 187,636 (0.38)Sunday Post 155,067 (-1.95) |