At Talking Business, we are committed to producing accurate, fair and trustworthy business journalism.
These standards guide how we create, review and maintain the content published on Talking Business.
Accuracy
We aim to ensure that the information we publish is accurate at the time of publication.
Our writers and editors are expected to verify facts, use reliable sources and provide appropriate context. Where information comes from third parties, official announcements, reports or other publications, we aim to represent that information accurately and clearly.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently.
Advertising, sponsorships and commercial relationships do not determine our independent editorial coverage or the conclusions reached in our articles.
Where content has been paid for or produced as part of a commercial arrangement, it will be clearly identified as such.
Authorship & Bylines
Our editorial articles are generally published with a byline identifying the writer or contributor responsible for the content.
Author pages provide further information about our writers and their published work.
Sources & Attribution
We use a range of sources including company announcements, official data, regulatory filings, research, interviews, public statements and reputable news organisations.
Where appropriate, we identify and link to original sources so readers can explore the information further.
We do not knowingly present the reporting, research or opinions of others as our own.
Corrections & Updates
We are committed to correcting material factual errors promptly and transparently.
Articles may also be updated as stories develop or additional information becomes available.
If you believe something we have published is inaccurate, or would like to understand how we handle corrections and updates, please see our Corrections Policy.
Artificial Intelligence
Our journalism remains human-led. We do not use AI as a replacement for journalists, editors or human editorial judgement, nor do we use AI to solely produce our editorial content.
Talking Business may use artificial intelligence and other technology to assist with research, analysis, editing, formatting and elements of the content creation process.
Technology may support our work, but responsibility for what we publish remains with us. Content published by Talking Business is subject to our editorial standards, with factual claims checked as appropriate before publication.
We do not knowingly use AI to fabricate quotations, sources, events or facts.
Opinions & Commentary
Articles containing opinion, analysis or commentary may reflect the views of the individual author or contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Talking Business or its owners.
Where appropriate, opinion and sponsored content will be distinguished from independent news reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
Writers and editors should avoid situations in which personal or financial interests could improperly influence editorial coverage.
Any significant conflict of interest relevant to a particular article should be disclosed where appropriate.
Sponsored & Commercial Content
Talking Business works with advertisers and commercial partners.
Paid, sponsored or otherwise commercially commissioned content will be identified so that readers can distinguish it from independent editorial coverage.
For advertising opportunities and commercial enquiries, please see our Advertise page.
Our Commitment
Our goal is straightforward: to provide business news, information and insight that our readers can rely on.
These standards may evolve as Talking Business grows, but our commitment to accuracy, transparency and editorial integrity will remain at the heart of what we publish.
