Independent Acquires BuzzFeed and HuffPost UK and Ireland Operations

The Independent aims to create the largest publisher network for Gen Z and millennial audiences in the UK and Ireland through the acquisition.

The Independent will take control of BuzzFeed and HuffPost in the UK and Ireland, aiming to establish Britain's largest publisher network for younger audiences.
The deal includes merging publishing, data, and advertising platforms to offer seamless opportunities for commercial partners.
Approximately 30 staff from BuzzFeed UK, including those from HuffPost UK, will move to The Independent.
Despite past financial struggles, The Independent has been profitable since going online-only in 2016, while BuzzFeed has faced significant losses.
The partnership is expected to unlock new investment in editorial products and services, benefiting readers of all titles involved.