Richard Pohle, from The Times, said he had refused to photograph the launch. He said: "We are not prepared to sign a contract that leaves us open to being sued by the Tate if our pictures are used next to an article that criticises the gallery."

Like Alphaville, Tilt will include community elements which the FT says will provide a platform for thinkers and businessfolk to share views.

Wired’s UK edition is about to follow its U.S. counterpart by publishing an iPad version.

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