Corrections Policy

Accuracy is central to what we do, and getting things right sometimes means correcting the record in public. This Corrections Policy explains how The Market Periodical handles errors, how you can report one, and how we label the changes we make. It works alongside our Editorial Policy and Code of Ethics.

Our commitment to accuracy and accountability

We work hard to publish accurate, well-sourced journalism, but no newsroom is infallible. When we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and transparently rather than quietly editing it away. We treat accountability as a feature of trustworthy reporting, not an admission that undermines it.

Corrections, clarifications, and updates

Not every change to a published article is a correction. We distinguish between three types of edit:

• Correction—a fix to a factual error, such as a wrong figure, name, date, quote, or statement that was inaccurate when published. Corrections are labelled.
• Clarification—a change that resolves wording that was accurate but ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Clarifications add precision without changing the underlying facts, and are noted where the ambiguity was material.
• Update—new information added to a developing story, or a routine refresh of live data such as prices. Updates reflect events after publication and are not corrections of the original reporting.

How to report a suspected error

If you believe we have published something inaccurate, please tell us. Email [email protected] or reach us through our contact page. To help us investigate quickly, please include:

• The article’s title and URL.
• The specific statement or figure you believe is wrong.
• What you believe the correct information is.
• A source or link supporting the correction, if you have one.
• The date you noticed the issue.

How we evaluate and act on error reports

Every report is reviewed by an editor. We check the disputed claim against the original source material and, where needed, seek additional verification. If a claim was inaccurate, we correct it. If the reporting was accurate, we explain why we are not changing it. We assess reports on the evidence, regardless of who raises them, and we do not remove accurate reporting simply because a subject objects to it.

How corrections are made and labelled

When we correct a factual error, we do it openly. Depending on the significance of the error, a correction may include:

• A dated editor’s note explaining what was changed and why.
• A visible correction or clarification label on the article.
• An updated timestamp indicating when the change was made.

We do not silently rewrite history. Where an error was material, we make clear that a correction occurred rather than erasing the original mistake without acknowledgement.

Significant errors versus minor typos

We scale our response to the seriousness of the error.

Significant factual errors

An error that affects the meaning, accuracy, or fairness of a story—an incorrect figure, a misattributed quote, a wrong name, or a mischaracterised event—is corrected with a clear, dated editor’s note describing what changed. Where a significant error appeared in a headline or summary, we correct it there too.

Minor typos

Small, non-substantive fixes such as spelling, grammar, formatting, or broken links do not change the facts of a story. We may fix these without a formal correction note, because they do not affect the meaning of the reporting.

Response timeframe

We aim to acknowledge correction reports promptly and to act quickly once an error is confirmed. Clear, verifiable factual errors are typically fixed shortly after we confirm them. More complex reports—those requiring us to re-check sources or contact third parties—may take longer, and we will keep you informed where appropriate. We prioritise getting the correction right over closing it fast.

Who is responsible for reviewing corrections

Correction decisions rest with our editorial team, and significant corrections are signed off by a senior editor. The same editorial staff who are accountable for a story before publication remain accountable for correcting it afterward. Corrections are never delegated to commercial or advertising staff.

How this policy fits our broader standards

This policy is part of a wider commitment to accurate, independent journalism. It reflects the sourcing and verification standards in our Editorial Policy and the integrity principles in our Code of Ethics. Together, these standards govern how we report, verify, and—when necessary—correct our work.

Contact us

To report an error, email [email protected]. For other editorial matters, contact [email protected] or use our contact page.

Last reviewed: 2026