"Today" newspaper launched in 1986 - it was the first newspaper that was printed in colour in the UK.
Many press photographers used B&W film since there was little point using (and paying more) for colour. Also, they likely bought their cameras and worked as media photographers for several decades beforehand when B&W was even more prevalent.
Many press photographers used B&W film since there was little point using (and paying more) for colour. Also, they likely bought their cameras and worked as media photographers for several decades beforehand when B&W was even more prevalent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(UK_newspaper)