Published Feb 15, 2024 16:38 Updated Feb 15, 2024 17:57© Reuters. (Reuters) -British media group The Independent is in talks to take control of BuzzFeed and Huffington Post's operations in the UK and Ireland, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The Independent will assume all editorial and commercial control of BuzzFeed in the UK under a licensing deal for its various brands, according to the report, which cited people familiar with the talks. BuzzFeed and The Independent did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Shares of BuzzFeed jumped about 66% to 29 cents on Thursday.

Source: Huffington Post February 15, 2024 16:52 UTC