Our readers should always know how we decide what to publish and why they can trust it.

Accuracy and verification

We verify facts with more than one source wherever possible, and we say clearly when something is unconfirmed.

Independence

Advertisers, partners and sponsors have no influence over our reporting. Sponsored or paid content is always labelled.

Sources

We identify our sources whenever we can. If we grant anonymity, we explain why.

Fairness

People and organisations we write about are given a chance to respond to serious claims.

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it quickly and say so. See our Corrections page.