The Times has opened up access to its digital content for registered users, allowing a crack of light through its paywall.

Readers can now sign up to unlock two articles of their choice each week, from the Times or Sunday Times, and receive a daily email highlighting the biggest stories of the day.

The free “registered access” scheme started last week, but does not extend to apps. Full access is still only available via a subscription pack costing a minimum of £5 a week.