1,803 sites from €30 excl. VAT: median authority 48, median traffic 4 k visits per month. Dofollow links, secure payment, guaranteed publication.
The UK news and media segment is one of the most active corners of the link market, mixing national-style publishers, regional titles, trade magazines and independent blogs. With 1792 sites available, the challenge is less finding a placement than choosing one that fits your topic, your budget and your risk tolerance. This page explains what these backlinks are good for and how to shortlist sites sensibly.
A link from a news-oriented site tends to carry editorial context: the surrounding article is timely, written for readers rather than for crawlers, and often covers a broad range of subjects. That makes this category useful for brand visibility, for diversifying a link profile and for supporting pages about current topics, product launches, studies or company announcements. If you target British readers, UK-based publications also send a clear geographic signal, which helps when your commercial pages are aimed at the local market.
News sites are also flexible. Many accept pieces on business, tech, health or lifestyle angles, so you can often pair a topical fit with a respected publishing environment. If your niche is narrower, compare this category with neighbouring pages such as Business & Entrepreneurship backlinks in the UK or Tech & IT backlinks in the UK.
Prices start at 30 € including the article (excl. VAT), but the median sits at 278 €, which is a more realistic reference for a solid placement. The top 10% most powerful sites start at 2229 €. The median authority is 49, and 42% of sites reach an authority of 30 or more. Median organic traffic is 3600 visits per month, and 83% of links are dofollow.
The distribution is uneven: 949 sites fall in the 0–19 range, 97 in 20–29, 143 in 30–39, 383 in 40–59 and 220 at 60 and above. In other words, a large share of the catalogue is low authority, so filtering matters. For a deeper look at how to value a link, the guide on 2026 backlink prices and link value is a good companion.
Start with relevance: the site's audience, language and subject matter should match the page you want to support. Then check authority and organic traffic together, since a high score with almost no visitors can signal a weak or artificial site. Our overview of which SEO metrics actually matter explains how to read these numbers without over-relying on any single one.
Plan the content as carefully as the placement. A useful, well-sourced article with a natural link and varied anchor text performs better and ages better than a thin promotional post. Balance your anchors using the advice in anchor text distribution and penalty risk, and keep a mix of branded, generic and descriptive links.
The most common error is chasing the lowest price. Very cheap placements can sit on networks built only to sell links, with irregular topics and no real readership. Learn the warning signs in this guide on spotting PBNs and link farms before you order.
Another mistake is buying everything at once. Spread placements over time, vary the sites, and combine news links with other topics. You can browse the full catalogue of UK backlinks and sponsored articles, or compare with the United States news and media offer if you work across markets. LinkBooster lets you filter by authority, traffic and price to build a shortlist.
Prices start at 30 €, but the median is 278 €. Sites in the top 10% by strength start at 2229 €. Budget according to the authority level you need.
Yes, 83% of the links are dofollow. Check the conditions of each site before ordering, as they can vary.
Not necessarily. Relevance, real organic traffic and editorial quality matter as much as authority. A well-matched mid-range site can outperform a powerful but off-topic one.