The expanded 'Independent'

From tomorrow, the Independent will go into two broadsheet sections; the first will be devoted to an enlarged service of domestic news, foreign news and comment; in the second section we shall offer more features, arts, business and sports coverage than ever. Led by the day's major piece of extended writing, it will express and expand the paper's range of interests. The availability of substantial editorial colour will give new opportunities to the Independent's unsurpassed photographers.

The cost of these improvements is significant, which means that from tomorrow the price of your weekday paper will go up from 45p to 50p. We hope and believe that you will be prepared to pay a realistic price for our continuing commitment to quality and the continuing independence of the Independent.