PublicReport.uk is committed to the highest standards of accuracy in its journalism. While we strive to prevent errors in all our reporting, we acknowledge that mistakes can occur. When a significant factual error is identified, we pledge to correct it promptly, transparently, and in a manner that is clear to our readers. Our full Corrections Policy, detailed below, outlines the standards to which we hold ourselves and the steps we follow to maintain the integrity of our published content.
Reporting an Error
We encourage readers to bring potential errors to our attention. To report a mistake you have found in an article, please send an email to corrections@publicreport.uk. To help us investigate and resolve the issue as quickly as possible, please include the following information in your email:
- The full headline and URL (web address) of the article containing the error.
- A precise description of the error and, if applicable, what you believe the correct information should be.
- Any supporting sources or evidence that can help our team verify the correction.
- Your name and a contact email address (optional but helpful if we require further clarification).
All reports sent to this dedicated address are received directly by our Standards Desk.
How We Handle Corrections
All potential errors reported via corrections@publicreport.uk are reviewed by the Standards Desk, led by Naomi Rivers, our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead. The review process is as follows:
Review and Verification
Upon receipt, the Standards Desk acknowledges the report within five working days. Our team investigates the claim, consulting original sources, interview notes, and internal records. For complex or nuanced issues, this process may take longer than five working days to ensure a thorough and accurate resolution. We will keep the reporter informed of the status where possible.
Categories of Correction
Depending on the nature and severity of the error, we will take one of the following actions:
- Material Factual Errors: For substantive mistakes that affect the meaning or accuracy of the story, we will update the article and append a clear correction note at the top or bottom of the article. The note will be formatted as follows: “Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated [issue]. The article was updated on [date].”
- Update Notes: For articles where new information has become available but does not invalidate the original report, we may add an update note at the end of the article, clearly stating what information has been added and why.
- Minor Errors: Minor typographical errors, spelling mistakes, or grammatical issues that do not affect the factual accuracy of the article are corrected silently without a formal correction note.
Escalation and Serious Errors
Any error that has the potential to cause significant harm, mislead readers on a critical matter of public interest, or raises questions about the integrity of a source or reporting process is immediately escalated to the Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Cross, for direct oversight. In such cases, a formal correction and explanation may be published more prominently, and the article’s metadata will be updated to reflect the revision.
Our Commitment to Openness
This policy is part of a broader framework of editorial accountability. We take our responsibility to our readers seriously and are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us. All editors involved in the corrections process are listed on our Our Team page. For full context on how we ensure accuracy, please review our Editorial Policy and our detailed Fact-Checking Policy. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of a correction request, you may wish to consult our formal Complaints Procedure for further escalation. PublicReport.uk does not alter published content to revise opinions or historical accounts; only to correct demonstrable factual errors in the public interest.