The Independent has announced the appointment of Barney Henderson as the title’s new UK editor and Jacqui Merrington as executive editor. Left to right: Barney Henderson and Jacqui Merrington. He said: “I’m really excited to be joining The Independent and working with Geordie and everyone else in the newsroom. Merrington said: “I have long admired The Independent's commitment to high quality, influential digital journalism and its legacy of industry-leading innovation. In 2025 The Independent claims it was the third largest UK digital newsbrand, up from fifth in 2024.

Source: The Times February 10, 2026 10:27 UTC