1982 saw him help rejuvenate the Mail on Sunday following a rough launch. He continued as editor of the Mail until 1992, being followed by former Evening Standard editor Paul Dacre. This was to prevent Dacre from joining The Times following an offer from Rupert Murdoch.
In 1982, he helped restore the Mail on Sunday following its challenging start. He remained editor until 1992, with Paul Dacre taking over as editor after leaving the Evening Standard. This move was intended to keep Dacre from joining The Times when Murdoch offered him a position.