The Canary's Financial Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale for Independent Media The recent troubles at left wing news outlet the Canary have sent shockwaves through the independent media landscape.
Founded in 2015, the website has long been a thorn in the side of mainstream politics with its anti austerity and pro freedom of expression perspectives.
However, behind the scenes, financial woes have been brewing for months. In August, staff were informed that they would not be paid due to Lloyds Bank blocking access to their funds.