However, independent observers fear just that.
However, independent supermarkets and wholefood shops are a different matter.
However, independent monitors and suppliers say some act differently.
However, independent redistricting commissions should be the starting point but not the endpoint of a reform process.
However, independent magazines are freer to explore the margins in a way that mass-circulation titles, with greater overheads and closer ties to big ad revenues, are not.
However, independent lab tests confirmed the presence of "mixed tropical hardwoods" in paper samples from a wide variety of consumer outlets in the west.
However, Independent digital editor Christian Broughton said: "About 30 employees are moving from print to digital and we anticipate only two people will be on slightly lower terms.
However, independent assessors, chosen by the commissioner to oversee the most important competitions, will be abolished in favour of independent senior panel members picked by ministers.
However, independent analysis by Bloomberg New Energy Finance found that the carbon permits held by the steel industry would cover its emissions for the next 12 years.
However, independent retail analyst Nick Bubb said he was "staggered" by Game's profit warning after John Lewis boasted of strong sales of computer games earlier this week.
However, independent research by JLL (a professional services and management consultancy) indicated that over 40% of UK retail locations would lose out.
