TradeWireUK.uk is committed to producing accurate, fair and transparent journalism that serves the interests of our readers in the United Kingdom and internationally. This Editorial Policy sets out the standards, processes and principles that govern every piece of content we publish. It is designed to ensure that our reporting on business, financial markets, the economy, trade, companies and personal finance is trustworthy, clearly labelled and independent from commercial influence.
Editorial Process and Review
Every article published on TradeWireUK.uk is reviewed by an editor before it goes live. This applies to all content types, including news reports, market explainers, company coverage, profiles, analysis, opinion pieces and consumer-money features. The review process checks for factual accuracy, clarity, fairness, adherence to our style guide and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
For sensitive stories — including those containing financial claims, market-moving assertions, legal matters, allegations, personal-finance guidance, stories involving minors or privacy-sensitive reporting — an additional layer of review is required. These articles are reviewed by Helen Travers, our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, before publication. This ensures that any content with the potential to cause significant harm or financial detriment is subject to the highest level of scrutiny.
Clear Distinction Between Content Types
TradeWireUK.uk maintains a clear and consistent separation between editorial content and commercial or promotional material. Readers should always be able to identify what they are reading:
- News reporting — factual, impartial accounts of events, developments and data releases.
- Analysis — interpretation and context provided by our journalists, clearly attributed to the author.
- Opinion pieces — the views of a named writer, clearly labelled as opinion.
- Features and profiles — in-depth explorations of people, companies or trends.
- Explainers — educational content designed to help readers understand complex topics.
- Reviews — assessments of products, services or financial tools, governed by our Reviews Policy.
- Sponsored content — material produced in partnership with a commercial entity, clearly labelled as such and governed by our Sponsored Content Policy.
- Affiliate content — articles containing affiliate links, which are disclosed in accordance with our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
- Promotional material — any content that is primarily intended to promote a product, service or organisation is clearly identified.
Article-Level Transparency
Every article on TradeWireUK.uk includes the following information to help readers assess the credibility and timeliness of the content:
- Bylines — the name of the journalist or contributor who wrote the article, linked to their author profile.
- Publication date — the date on which the article was first published.
- Last-updated date — the date of the most recent substantive revision, if applicable.
- Editor or reviewer labels — where an article has been reviewed by a specific editor or by the Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, this is noted.
- Source references — links to original sources, data sets, reports or interviews where appropriate.
- Disclosures — any commercial relationships, including affiliate links or sponsored content arrangements, are clearly stated.
- Correction notes — any corrections or clarifications made after publication are appended to the article and linked to our Corrections Policy.
Market Data Handling
Market data — including share prices, currency rates, commodity prices and index levels — is sourced from reputable third-party providers and verified before publication. Our Market Data Policy sets out the specific sources, verification procedures and disclaimers that apply to all market data published on the site. Readers should note that market data may be delayed and is provided for informational purposes only.
Content Is Never Financial Advice
All content on TradeWireUK.uk is published for general informational and journalistic purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or other professional advice. Readers should consult an FCA-authorised financial adviser before making any financial decisions. Full details are set out in our Financial Content Disclaimer.
Independence and Commercial Relationships
TradeWireUK.uk is operated by City Ledger Media Ltd., a company registered in England & Wales. Our editorial independence is guaranteed by a strict separation between the newsroom and commercial teams. Commercial relationships — including display advertising, affiliate links, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing — never determine editorial conclusions. For full details of our ownership and funding, see Ownership & Funding and our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Use of AI and Automation
Digital tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support research, editing, formatting, translation, metadata generation, headline options, summaries and data organisation. All published editorial content is reviewed by a human editor before publication. AI must never be used to fabricate quotes, sources, interviews, bylines, author experience or expert profiles. Our full approach is detailed in our AI & Automation Policy.
Attribution and Named Writers
TradeWireUK.uk attributes all editorial content to named writers wherever possible. Anonymous or pseudonymous content is not published. Readers can learn more about our journalists and editors on our Our Team page. Contributors and freelance writers are clearly identified in their bylines.
Complaints and Corrections
We take all complaints seriously and have a formal procedure for handling them. If you believe we have published inaccurate, unfair or misleading content, please contact us via our Complaints Procedure. We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently, as set out in our Corrections Policy.
This Editorial Policy is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or industry standards. For any questions about this policy, please contact our Editor-in-Chief, Edward Marsh, at edward.marsh@tradewireuk.uk.