Fact-check Policy

At International Business Times UK, accuracy and verification are central to our editorial process. All content is reviewed through multiple editorial stages before publication.

Our Fact-Checking Process

- Writers are responsible for ensuring all reporting, quotes, statistics, claims, and references are accurate and sourced from credible materials.
- Copy Editors review articles for factual consistency, attribution, dates, names, links, and contextual accuracy.
- Junior Editors and Editors conduct additional editorial checks, including headline accuracy, source reliability, and verification of potentially sensitive or disputed claims.
- The Managing Editor oversees editorial standards and may require further verification for investigative, financial, political, health, legal, or high-impact stories.

Sources & Verification

We prioritise:

- Official statements and primary sources
- Public records and verified documents
- Direct interviews
- Reputable research institutions and recognised industry sources

Anonymous or unverified sources are used only when editorially justified and reviewed by senior editorial staff.

Corrections

If a factual error is identified, we aim to correct it promptly and transparently, and can be found in our Corrections Page.