The Independent

In May, The Standard’s Ashley Adeyemi ACA will be running the Creds | Media Marathon London half to raise money for Suicide&Co, an important charity that supports those bereaved by suicide. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMnMDVZZ

Independent Media is proud to share that it has been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s AOP Association of Online Publishers Digital Publishing Awards 2026, recognising excellence in digital publishing, creativity and impactful storytelling across its portfolio of brands. Both The Independent and BuzzFeedUK have received nods in the Best Creative Solutions Led/Content Marketing Campaign. The Independent received a second nomination in the Best Publisher-led Social Good Initiative or Campaign for its World AIDS Day programme. The ambitious initiative combined in-depth journalism, advocacy and cultural engagement, built around the documentary Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV by Chief International Correspondent Bel Trew. Winners will be announced at the AOP Awards ceremony at Old Billingsgate on Thursday 11 June 2026. Best of luck to all nominees! https://lnkd.in/e46UGhdv

The Independent is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the NSPCC’s Monday Movie Club, continuing its support for the charity’s vital Childline service. Originally established in 2022, the relationship reflects The Independent’s ongoing commitment to supporting organisations that drive meaningful change. Find out more below: https://lnkd.in/e_7hCEBV

To mark Earth Day today, The Independent is supporting the charity WaterAid and its vital work bringing clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to communities around the world. The Independent has donated £20,000 in advertising to help amplify WaterAid’s message and reach new audiences. This year, WaterAid launched its global maternal health campaign “Time to Deliver”, amplifying women’s voices around the world to demand clean water for every woman and in every birth. https://lnkd.in/eM7n7c49

The Independent has announced it will be the exclusive news partner of Camp Bestival for the second year running. Held at Lulworth Castle on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Camp Bestival is the UK’s ultimate family festival. This year’s lineup includes the iconic Fatboy Slim, Example, Bastille, Self Esteem and Billy Ocean. Shakira Akabusi, women’s health expert and host of The Independent’s fitness channel Strong Like Mum, will be appearing at the festival at The Library, Camp Bestival’s space for conversations around culture, literature and more. Find out more below: https://lnkd.in/eYjZJC3P

The Independent is delighted to announce its debut partnership with The Purpose Awards, celebrating the brands and people who are truly making a difference. It joins PRWeek, Campaign UK and Third Sector in backing the prestigious awards. https://lnkd.in/ekrv4H3A

Independent Media today announces it has completed a landmark long-term deal to run the digital operations of The Standard, which will also see the group manage all print advertising. The partnership brings together one of the world’s most successful digital media pioneers with an almost 200-year-old London title that is globally renowned and a trusted guide to life in the greatest city on earth. https://lnkd.in/eizuKjYh

Football doesn’t stop at the final whistle – and neither does the story behind it. The modern game is shaped by far more than results: tactics, transfers, politics, and the global forces redefining how football operates. Inside Football, Miguel Delaney’s weekly newsletter, goes beyond the headlines – offering behind-the-scenes insight, on-the-ground reporting, and a deeper look at the forces driving the sport. 📩 Delivered every Friday 🎟️ First month free For anyone who wants to understand football, not just follow it ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewE9rhXA

The Independent is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a fully digital publisher. Since its final print edition in March 2016, The Independent has built an international, commercially resilient and diversified media business, underpinned by sustained revenue growth, profitability and continued investment in journalism, technology and new products. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/ex8z2Q_H

The Independent today announces its return as the exclusive global news partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival for a fourth consecutive year, marking a milestone moment as the festival celebrates its 60th edition. This year's line up of guests include pop icons PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, Tyla and Lewis Capaldi. Legendary names joining the programme include John Legend, Deep Purple, The Isley Brothers, Marcus Miller, Sting, James Taylor and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - with a special return for Charles Lloyd who performed at the festival's very first edition in 1967. Montreux Jazz Festival runs rom 3-18 July 2026. Find out more below: https://lnkd.in/eMrNH8ZB