The Independent has today confirmed rumors that it is ceasing its print operations and switching to a digital-only future, as news publishers across the world look for ways to address falling ad revenues. ESI Media, owners of the publication, say the move will “ensure a sustainable and profitable future” but that’s likely to be cold-comfort to anyone losing their job as a result of the shift. ESI Media said there will be “some” redundancies but didn’t say how many. Evgeny Lebedev, owner of The Independent, said: “The Independent has always been a pioneering newspaper with a track record of innovation. It has a…
