Editorial policy

This policy sets out the standards our writers and editors follow. It is a template for the demonstration site — adapt it to your newsroom before launch.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made by the editorial team alone. Commercial partners and sponsors have no influence over what we cover, how we cover it, or the conclusions our writers reach.

Sourcing and verification

We attribute information to its source wherever possible. Transfer stories and breaking news are checked against at least two independent sources before publication, and single-source reporting is labelled as such.

Opinion and analysis

Opinion pieces are clearly distinguished from news reporting. Writers may express strong views, but those views must be grounded in verifiable fact.

Sample content

Demonstration articles on this site are labelled as sample editorial content and should not be treated as verified reporting.