Accuracy
We aim to publish information that is factually accurate and supported by appropriate sources, research or direct information where relevant.
Inspire News aims to publish useful, accurate and accessible editorial content that readers can trust.
This policy explains how we approach editorial independence, research, accuracy, corrections, commercial relationships and the use of technology in our publishing process.
Our aim is to give readers information, ideas and perspectives that are clear, relevant and worth their time.
Inspire News covers a broad range of subjects including business, technology, health and wellbeing, home and lifestyle, travel and personal finance. Different topics require different approaches, but the standards behind our editorial work remain consistent.
We aim to distinguish clearly between editorial content, opinion, commercial relationships and promotional material where those distinctions are relevant to the reader.
These principles guide how our content is researched, written, reviewed and updated.
We aim to publish information that is factually accurate and supported by appropriate sources, research or direct information where relevant.
Editorial judgement should not be determined by advertisers, commercial partners or organisations featured within our content.
Where a commercial relationship, sponsorship or other relevant connection could influence how content is perceived, we aim to make that clear.
Articles should communicate information in a way that is understandable, useful and appropriate for a general audience.
Where subjects involve differing views or competing claims, we aim to represent relevant perspectives fairly and avoid misleading presentation.
We recognise that some topics may affect important personal, financial or wellbeing decisions and should be approached with appropriate care.
We aim to use reliable and appropriate sources for factual claims.
Depending on the subject, this may include official publications, government information, company documents, recognised industry sources, academic research, professional organisations and direct information from relevant individuals or businesses.
Sources vary in quality and authority. Writers and editors are expected to consider the origin, relevance and credibility of information rather than relying solely on repetition elsewhere online.
Where facts may change over time, we aim to use information that is reasonably current at the point of publication.
Despite reasonable care, errors can occur. If a factual error is identified, we aim to review it and make an appropriate correction where necessary.
Articles may also be updated when important information changes, when more useful context becomes available or when older material needs clarification.
Minor changes involving spelling, formatting, grammar or presentation may be made without a separate correction notice.
Inspire News may feature businesses, products, services or organisations within editorial content.
Where content is sponsored, commissioned or created as part of a commercial arrangement, we aim to identify that relationship clearly where appropriate.
Advertising or commercial relationships do not automatically constitute an editorial endorsement.
Digital tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support research, drafting, organisation, editing or other parts of the publishing process.
Such tools do not remove our responsibility for the content that appears on Inspire News. Published material remains subject to editorial judgement and review.
We do not regard automated output alone as a substitute for appropriate research, verification or editorial responsibility.
Inspire News is an editorial publication rather than a provider of individual professional advice.
Articles relating to health, finance, legal matters, employment or other specialist subjects are intended to provide general information and perspective.
Readers should consider their own circumstances and seek suitably qualified professional advice where a decision requires specialist guidance.
If you believe an article contains an error or would like to raise an editorial issue, please contact us.