Editorial Standards

These standards apply to every story, in every language, on every channel.

Accuracy and sourcing

Every figure and quotation has a source we can show. Where data is incomplete, we say so. We do not publish figures we cannot source.

Real people, real words

We quote people only from real conversations or written answers. We do not invent interviews, quotes or company relationships. We do not create synthetic images or video of real people without their consent.

AI-assisted production

AI agents help plan, draft, verify and localise. Nothing drafted by AI is published without approval by a named editor. Every article says it was AI-assisted and edited by people.

Concept stories

Format previews are labelled Concept story and describe no real person, interview or company relationship.

Independence

Editors take no part in advertising sales. Advertisers do not review or approve journalism. Stories involving companies in our group say so.

Investment coverage

We inform; we do not advise. We never promise or imply investment returns.

Translations

A translation not yet reviewed by a native-speaking editor is labelled as a draft. Where no translation exists, we show the original and say so.

Corrections

We correct errors promptly and note the correction on the article. Write to the newsroom through the contact page.