Trinity Mirror enjoys Sunday bounce after NOTW closure

The publisher of the Daily Mirror today revealed a 17% fall in profits but said it was “highly encouraged” by improved Sunday sales following the closure of the News of the World.

Trinity Mirror, which also publishes more than 160 regional newspapers, said pre-tax profits dropped to £41.9m in the 26 weeks to July 3, as circulation revenues fell 5% and public sector advertising declined by 24%.