peston alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as peston (UK Politics, UK Budget and Energy Policy). The closest matches are E3G newsletter, Lionel Barber and The News List by Vicky Smith. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About peston
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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
Subscribe for timely expert insights on the global climate agenda, from energy transitions to climate finance
Likely audience: UK policymakers and government officials
3 shared topics
- 2Lionel Barber3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: This publication delivers hard-hitting political analysis and investigative journalism focused on UK governance, international relations, and major global scandals. It targets readers seeking in-depth coverage of events…
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Helping you keep up with the news without being overwhelmed by it.
Likely audience: International relations analysts
2 shared topics
- 4Popbitch200K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Popbitch is a UK-based gossip newsletter covering celebrity news, political scandals, and cultural trivia across entertainment, sports, and fashion. It publishes a weekly mix of short articles, interviews, and product…
Likely audience: Football fans
1 shared topic
- 5The Saturday Read172K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Saturday Read is a weekly newsletter that curates articles from The New Statesman, focusing primarily on UK politics, economics, and culture. It mixes curated lists with feature interviews, such as profiles on Andy…
Likely audience: General news consumers
1 shared topic
- 6insights4vc144K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Insights4VC publishes in-depth analysis of institutional finance, payment infrastructure, and onchain governance, covering topics such as stablecoin economics, DeFi protocol viability, and corporate prediction markets…
Likely audience: Venture capital partners
1 shared topic
- 7Platypus Economics115K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Platypus Economics publishes weekly essays and interviews analyzing U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and international trade. The publication targets readers interested in labor markets, inflation, and the…
Likely audience: economists
1 shared topic
- 8The Best for Britain Wire89K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Thought-provoking insights, expert analysis, and informed commentary adding light not heat to the issues defining UK and international politics.
Likely audience: UK political analysts
1 shared topic
- 9Forbidden.News86K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes podcast transcripts, video essays, and investigative articles on conspiracy theories, election security, and political polarization. The publication targets an audience interested in alternative…
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 10Sen. Mark Kelly’s Substack79K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 11By the Numbers78K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
Using data and research to understand what really makes a difference
Likely audience: Public policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 12Dan Wootton Outspoken74K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago
The real stories and opinions the MSM are censoring with... No Spin, No Bias and No Censorship. Let's go!
Likely audience: UK political observers
1 shared topic
- 13Trent Leisy74K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
Navy veteran, Colorado small business owner & host of Red, White & Real. Die-hard Trump supporter fighting for America First, parental rights, and real government accountability. Putting American families first.
Likely audience: Alaska voters
1 shared topic
- 14BattleLines with Owen Jones64K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
Original work, including holding media outlets and the powerful to account, observations on the big issues of the day, article versions of my video content - all with a relentless focus on exposing injustice.
Likely audience: Political commentators
1 shared topic
- 15Democracy for Sale61K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy
Likely audience: crypto investors
1 shared topic
- 16Michael Cohen50K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
Principal of Crisis-X #1 and #8 NYT Bestseller Author Host of The Mea Culpa Podcast Co-Host of The Political Beatdown Former Personal Attorney To President Donald J. Trump Discharged Felon
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 17Zeteo UK49K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Zeteo UK publishes in-depth political analysis and investigative reporting on UK domestic and international issues, including scandals, human rights concerns, and geopolitical conflicts. The publication features…
Likely audience: UK political observers
1 shared topic
- 18Let's Talk About It45K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Let's Talk About It publishes opinion pieces and commentaries on Australian politics, international relations, and domestic social issues. The publication is authored by Senator Ralph Babet and features articles on…
Likely audience: Political commentators
1 shared topic
- 19The Lead42K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Lead publishes in-depth political analysis and policy examinations covering UK domestic issues such as social care reform, defence spending, and the water industry, alongside international topics like EU re-entry…
Likely audience: UK political analysts
1 shared topic
- 20London Centric42K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: London Centric publishes a weekly news roundup covering London-specific investigations, political developments, and local crime stories. The publication targets readers interested in urban affairs with a focus on…
Likely audience: London residents
1 shared topic
- 21The Honest Broker40K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: The Honest Broker publishes independent climate science analysis, policy critiques, and investigations into scientific integrity and academic freedom. It serves researchers, policymakers, and concerned citizens seeking…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 22Mattias Desmet37K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026
From recent posts: Mattias Desmet publishes a Substack featuring essays on geopolitics, media skepticism, and social critique, including analyses of criminal justice failures, conspiracy theories, and the limits of modern education. The…
Likely audience: Policy makers and government officials
1 shared topic
- 23Call To Action36K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Call To Action publishes opinion pieces and personal essays on UK healthcare policy, politics, and parenting challenges, often featuring medical professionals and parents navigating system crises.
Likely audience: Healthcare professionals
1 shared topic
- 24Byline Times34K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Byline Times publishes investigative journalism covering UK politics, international conflicts, and social justice issues through articles, podcasts, and legal reports. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
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