NationalReport.uk is committed to accuracy, fairness and transparency in everything we publish. We recognise that errors can occur despite rigorous editorial processes. When they do, we correct them promptly and clearly, so that our readers can rely on the integrity of our journalism.
Our commitment to correcting errors
We treat each correction as an opportunity to improve our standards. Any mistake — whether factual, contextual or arising from omission — is reviewed and addressed without delay. We publish corrections, clarifications or updates in a way that is accessible and permanent, so that the record is set straight for all readers, not only for those who saw the original version.
How to report an inaccuracy
If you believe an article contains an error, please contact our corrections team at corrections@nationalreport.uk. To help us process your report efficiently, please include:
- the full URL (web address) of the article in question
- the specific statement or fact you believe is inaccurate
- your source or evidence supporting the correction
- your name and a way to reach you (optional but helpful)
You may also use the contact form on our Contact page if you prefer. We treat all reports confidentially and will not share your details without permission.
How we handle reports
All correction reports are logged and reviewed by the Standards Desk, led by our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Eleni Papadopoulos. She and her team assess each submission against our Fact-Checking Policy and editorial guidelines. Reports are acknowledged within two working days. Where an error is confirmed, we aim to publish a correction within five working days. If the review requires more time — for example, when checking complex source material — we will keep the reporter informed of progress.
For more about the team responsible for standards, visit Our Team page.
Types of corrections
We apply one of three types of corrective action, depending on the nature and severity of the error:
- Factual correction – used when a specific factual statement is wrong, for example a date, a figure, a name or a quotation. The article is amended and a correction note is appended at the bottom of the piece, explaining what was changed and when. The note remains visible permanently.
- Clarification – used when the original language was ambiguous, misleading or could give rise to misinterpretation, even if every individual fact was technically correct. The text is revised for clarity and a clarification note is added, stating what was ambiguous and how it has been clarified.
- Update – used when new information becomes available after publication that makes the original article incomplete or no longer accurate. Updates are added to the existing article (or a separate article, linked prominently) with a note indicating the date and nature of the update.
In every case, the correction or update is marked with the date of the change, so readers can see when the record was corrected.
Serious errors
Errors that raise significant questions about the integrity of a story, that could cause reputational or financial harm, or that involve systemic editorial failure are escalated to the Editor-in-Chief, Andreas Christodoulou, who oversees the investigation and any necessary wider changes to editorial processes. Such cases may also result in a published note from the editor explaining the error and the action taken.
Transparency and accountability
Our Editorial Policy and Fact-Checking Policy set out the standards we hold ourselves to. We also publish a Sources & Standards page that explains how we verify information. Readers are welcome to contact Eleni Papadopoulos directly at eleni.papadopoulos@nationalreport.uk with any concerns about our correction procedures.
This Corrections Policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed. The most recent version is always available at /corrections-policy/. If you have questions about our approach or wish to discuss a correction that has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please contact the Standards Desk at corrections@nationalreport.uk or use our Contact page.