Editorial Standards

These standards describe how we intend to work. Because Today C-News is a new publication, we state them plainly and expect to refine them as the newsroom matures.

Accuracy first

We aim to state facts precisely, to attribute claims to their sources, and to separate what is known from what is estimated or expected. When a figure comes from a single source, we say so. When we do not know something, we say that instead of filling the gap.

Clear labelling

Every story should tell you what kind of piece it is.

• Launch edition explainers teach how a topic works and use illustrative composite examples. They are constructed scenarios, not reports on real named people or businesses.
• Daily Briefing items summarise the main themes of the day in brief written form.
• Analysis and opinion pieces, when we publish them, are labelled as such and kept apart from straight news.

Composite examples

Composite examples exist to make complicated subjects easier to follow. We do not present them as real events, and we do not attach real names to invented details. If a story uses a composite, the launch label is our signal to you.

Independence from advertising

Advertising and editorial decisions are separate. Advertisers do not review stories in advance, cannot buy coverage, and cannot change what we write. Any paid or sponsored material must be clearly marked so it cannot be mistaken for reporting.

Sources and tips

We value information from readers. Tips can be sent to [email protected]. We will try to verify material before using it, and we will protect a source's identity where we have agreed to do so and where it is lawful.

Financial and crypto coverage

Our coverage of markets, assets and financial products is informational. It is not investment, tax or legal advice, and it does not recommend that anyone buy, sell or hold anything. Please read the Financial Disclaimer for more detail. We do not display live prices, and any figure in a story reflects the time it was written.

Fairness and conflicts

We try to give people and organisations that are criticised a fair chance to respond. Writers and editors should disclose relevant personal interests, such as holdings in assets they cover, so that editors can decide whether the interest affects the work.

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it and say so. The Corrections Policy explains how to report an error and what you can expect from us.

Use of tools

We may use software, including AI-assisted tools, for research or drafting support. A person remains responsible for what is published, and we check claims against sources before they go live.

Review of these standards

We will revisit this page as the newsroom grows. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.