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 assisted in reviving the Mail on Sunday following its initial difficulties. He continued as editor until 1992, with Paul Dacre succeeding him after leaving the Evening Standard. This action aimed to prevent Dacre from joining The Times upon Murdoch's offer.