The News List by Vicky Smith alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The News List by Vicky Smith (UK politics, Energy policy and Economics). The closest matches are Weapons and Strategy, peston and Lionel Barber. 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 The News List by Vicky Smith
Helping you keep up with the news without being overwhelmed by it.
Full profile- 1Weapons and Strategy8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Weapons and Strategy publishes weekly articles on military strategy, national security, and defense industry issues. The content focuses on current events such as drone warfare, arms sales to allies, and intelligence…
Likely audience: Defense industry professionals
2 shared topics
- 2peston4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
Yes, that one
Likely audience: Policy researchers
2 shared topics
- 3Lionel 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
- 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
- 6Platypus 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
- 7The 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
- 8Forbidden.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
- 9By 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
- 10Dan 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
- 11Trent 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
- 12BattleLines 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
- 13Democracy 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
- 14Simplicius's Garden of Knowledge57K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Conflict analysis, geopolitical commentary, with a side of culture & politics.
Likely audience: Geopolitical observers
1 shared topic
- 15Zeteo 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
- 16Let'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
- 17The 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
- 18London 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
- 19The 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
- 20Mattias 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
- 21Call 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
- 22Byline 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
- 23Normal Island News33K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
The UK's second most reliable news source after Gbeebies. Parody/satire x
Likely audience: UK political observers
1 shared topic
- 24Dead Man Talking32K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 8, 2026
From recent posts: Dead Man Talking publishes opinion pieces on climate change skepticism, institutional decay, digital sovereignty, and energy policy. The publication targets readers interested in anti-establishment analysis and…
Likely audience: Political activists
1 shared topic
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