I (newspaper) I (newspaper) The i is a British newspaper owned and published by JPIMedia, which also publishes the "Yorkshire Post" and "The Scotsman". It is aimed at "readers and lapsed readers" of all ages and commuters with limited time, and was launched on 26 October 2010, costing 20 pence. The "i" was launched as a sister paper to "The Independent" (with which it shared some content), but was bought by Johnston Press in February 2016 when "The Independent" moved to digital-only publication. The "i" came under the control of JPIMedia a day after Johnston Press filed for administration on 16 November
Metro (British newspaper) considering launching free newspapers in the UK which could be a commercial threat to DMGT's businesses. DMGT subsequently launched "Metro", using the same name as Metro International's publications but with a different logo on Tuesday March 16 1999. This UK version of "Metro" had no relation to Metro International or its sister newspapers in other countries. "Metro" was launched initially as a London-only newspaper with an original print run of 85,000 copies, which were distributed via dedicated bins in London Underground stations. The newspaper was produced at DMGT's printworks and office complex at Surrey Quays in south east London, away