Byline Times
UK investigative journalism outlet focused on press, politics, and power.
Last refreshed: 13 April 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Timeline for Byline Times
Mentioned in: Electoral Commission blind on crypto cash
UK Local Elections 2026- What is Byline Times and who funds it?
- Byline Times is a reader-funded UK investigative outlet founded in 2018, covering press freedom, dark money in politics, and government accountability.Source: uk-elections-2026
- Has Byline Times investigated Reform UK funding?
- Yes. Byline Times reported on concerns around Reform UK's Cryptocurrency donations processed through Polish firm Radom Pay, outside FCA regulation.Source: uk-elections-2026
Background
Byline Times is a UK-based independent investigative news outlet founded in 2018, focusing on stories underreported by the mainstream press: dark money in politics, media ownership, government accountability, and party funding. It was cited in reporting on the Electoral Commission's inability to verify Reform UK's Cryptocurrency donations, noting concerns about the opacity of £12 million in crypto donations from Christopher Harborne processed through the Polish firm Radom Pay .
The outlet is reader-funded and editorially independent, positioning itself as a watchdog on the intersection of money, media, and political power. Its investigations have been picked up by broadcasters and cited in parliamentary debates, giving it influence beyond its readership size.