Corrections policy
Last updated September 23, 2026We get things wrong. When we do, we say so in the same place the mistake appeared, with the date and what changed.
The three levels
A correction means a fact was wrong: the story carries a dated note at the top and the entry goes in the public log. A clarification means the facts were right but the wording could mislead — same note, same log. An update means new information has been added to a developing story, noted in the text and not in the log.
What we do not do
We do not silently edit a published story. We do not delete a story to make a mistake disappear — if a piece has to be withdrawn, the URL stays live with an explanation. We do not remove a correction note after a period of time; it is part of the story permanently.
How to ask for one
Email <b> </b>[email protected] with the story link, the sentence in question and, if you have it, the source that shows the correct position. A person reads every request. We respond within two working days, including when we decide not to correct — and we tell you why.
Who decides
The desk editor and the reporter agree the wording; the managing editor signs off anything involving a named individual or a legal risk. Advertisers and sponsors have no involvement in corrections, ever.