ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulations) is the industry body for media measurement. Its team of experts verify data across a wide range of media channels including print, online and events and look to include new platforms as they emerge.

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The Financial Times recorded the highest increase in circulation last month, whilst the Sun on Sunday sees another decline despite strong sales.

The latest ABC regional newspaper results, covering the July – December 2013 period, reveal a relatively stable picture for the top performing groups and titles, with a few notable exceptions.

July was another successful month for online newsbrands, with all but one platform reporting either good or very strong gains.

The Times records the highest monthly circulation growth whilst the Sun on Sunday maintained its crown as the best selling Sunday paper.

The Independent and The Sunday Post record the best monthly performances, whilst the Sun and the Sun on Sunday see circulation declines, according to the latest ABC results.

In what was largely a tough month for the industry, only the ‘i’ recorded any growth in the daily market, as the Sunday Times and Observer show strongest growth amongst the weekend titles.

Following an increase in its print run earlier this year, the London Evening Standard is the only title to record any yearly growth in circulation, according to March’s ABC figures.