The Independent, one of UK's national newspapers, might be put up for sale to raise money that would cover a $260 million (Dh955m) debt due by May 2009.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Sir Anthony O'Reilly, owner of Independent News and Media PLC, mother company of The Independent, announced a recovery plan that might involve selling left-wing tabloid.
Following the New York Times example, the company is also considering plans to raise money through a debt issue that could be sold to private investors.
Last June, Mexican Billionnaire Carlos Slim lent the New York Times $250m at a 14.1 per cent annual interest rate. Slim currently owns 1 per cent share of the Independent News and Media.
