The Independent is a UK-based online audio and video media outlet founded in 1986, delivering breaking news, commentary, and feature stories. With a significant digital presence and 85,000 followers, it targets a broad audience interested in current affairs and in-depth analysis. Notably, The Independent partners with organizations like Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, reflecting its commitment to social issues.
Reach The Independent with the right story.
The Independent is a media outlet with 118 journalists in the Presscloud database. The newsroom mainly covers Food & Beverage, Beauty, Cars and Motors, Politics and government. Your best shot is a personal pitch that builds on what a journalist recently published.
The Independent has 118 tracked journalists across 12 newsrooms. That makes it a useful target if you have timely news, data or expert insight that fits business, tech, consumer, lifestyle or UK public affairs coverage.
Presscloud tracks 118 journalists at The Independent, spread across its various editorial teams. This page summarizes what the medium covers, which stories have potential, and how to effectively approach the editorial team.
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A snapshot of what The Independent recently published.
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118 journalists, spread across the various editorial teams
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What The Independent covers
The Independent publishes 100 recent articles in this dataset, with clear recurring coverage in business and markets, technology and AI, retail and consumer spending, and UK public affairs. Recent headlines also show regular attention to transport, utilities, food and drink, health-related consumer issues, and product-led tech coverage.
Beats the editorial team relies on
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How to pitch successfully to The Independent
Pitch The Independent with a strong news angle and a clear public hook. The recent headlines point to repeated interest in oil prices, inflation, markets, lending, retail performance, AI launches, cloud regulation, consumer technology, travel demand, utilities, food and drink habits, and workplace or training issues. A good pitch for this outlet should be timely, supported by figures or evidence, and framed around what changes for consumers, investors, businesses or the wider UK economy.
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Frequently asked questions about The Independent
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