[1] The head office is located in Northcliffe House in Kensington, London.

[2][3] The group traces its origins to the launch in 1896 of the mid-market national newspaper the Daily Mail by Harold Harmsworth (later created, in July 1919, The 1st Viscount Rothermere) and his elder brother, Alfred.

[6][7] Upon the death of his father in July 1978, he succeeded as The 3rd Viscount Rothermere and became chair of parent Daily Mail and General Trust plc.

[9] In 2023, DMGT invested in Hexagon Cup, a Madrid-based padel competition.

[17] In August 2023, DMGT confirmed its interest in acquiring the Telegraph Media Group.