1. Accuracy before velocity
We aim to publish quickly without making uncertainty disappear. Material facts must be verified by reliable evidence, direct observation or appropriately placed sources. Where facts remain developing, the story says what is known, what is not and what may change.
Headlines, alerts, summaries, charts and social copy must fairly represent the underlying reporting. We do not knowingly use altered quotations, fabricated scenes or misleading statistics.
2. Sources and attribution
Named, on-record sources are preferred. Anonymous sourcing is used only when the information is important, the source is credibly positioned to know it and disclosure could create a real risk. An editor must know the source’s identity and approve anonymity.
- Documents and datasets are linked where lawful and safe.
- Embargoes do not guarantee coverage or favourable treatment.
- We explain material source interests that could affect interpretation.
- Confidential sources are protected subject to legal obligations we cannot avoid.
3. Fairness, response and harm
People and organisations facing significant criticism should have a meaningful opportunity to respond before publication, with enough information and time to answer proportionately. Their response is represented fairly even when we disagree.
Public interest, privacy, safety and potential harm are weighed before identifying individuals or publishing sensitive technical detail. We do not pay sources for editorial testimony.
4. Independence and conflicts
Editorial decisions are made by the newsroom. Advertisers, sponsors, event partners, investors and vendors cannot purchase coverage, approve conclusions or suppress reporting.
- Material personal or financial conflicts must be declared internally and, where relevant, to readers.
- Gifts, travel or hospitality that could reasonably compromise independence are declined or disclosed.
- Opinion and analysis are labelled and still require factual accuracy.
- Sponsored material is visually and verbally distinguished from independent editorial work.
5. Corrections and challenges
Material errors are corrected promptly, with a note explaining what changed. Significant corrections and clarifications are added to the public corrections log. We do not silently rewrite the record to remove an uncomfortable error.
Complaints are reviewed by someone able to assess the work independently of its author where appropriate.