Samuel Lovett was a Senior News Correspondent at The Independent. His reporting focused on UK policy, science and global health. As a former science correspondent, he extensively covered the Covid-19 pandemic. 2022 Orwell Prize finalist. Nominated for four awards by the Association of British Science Writers and Medical Journalists' Association. Nominated by the Society of Editors for a 2022 Media Freedom Award. Winner of ‘30 to Watch: Young Journalist Awards 2021’ in health reporting. Named Best Young Sports Writer at the 2019 Sports Journalists’ Association awards.