Sales growth continues at 'The Independent' for 17th month

The Independent has recorded its 17th consecutive month of sales increases, with audited figures for January showing an average daily sale of 263,595 - 2.8 per cent higher than the same period last year.

The Independent on Sunday has continued its strong performance, showing a seventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth.

Ivan Fallon, the chief executive of Independent News & Media UK, said: "Our Monday media section is proving very successful and has contributed to another month of year-on-year growth. We are delighted with the continuing progress of both papers and further developments are planned."