Corrections Policy
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We work hard to get every fact right, but we will sometimes make mistakes. When we do, we correct them quickly and openly. This policy explains how to tell us about an error and what we do about it.
How to report an error
Email corrections@financeintime.com and include:
- the link to the article (or its headline and date);
- what you believe is wrong;
- if possible, the source that shows the correct information, such as a link to an official document or data release.
You do not need to give your name, but a way to reply helps us if we have questions. We read every message. We do not publish the names of people who report errors.
What happens next
- Acknowledgement. We aim to acknowledge every report within one business day.
- Review. The editor responsible for the section checks the report against the original sources. If the editor who published the article is unavailable, another editor or the editor-in-chief reviews it.
- Correction. When we confirm an error of fact, we correct the article as soon as possible, normally within 24 hours of confirming it. Errors that could mislead readers about markets or money, such as a wrong figure or date, are treated as urgent.
- Reply. We tell you what we decided. If we conclude that the article is accurate, we explain why.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can ask the editor-in-chief to review it by writing to editorial@financeintime.com.
How corrections and updates are labelled
We distinguish between three kinds of changes to a published article:
Correction. When an article contained a factual error, such as a wrong number, name, date, quote or attribution, we fix the text and add a note at the end of the article, starting with Correction:, that says what was wrong and what is correct. For example: "Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the unemployment rate as 4.2%. It was 4.1%." The article shows the time it was updated. We do not quietly change facts.
Update. When a developing story gains new information, such as a final estimate replacing a preliminary one or a company's response, we update the article and add a note starting with Update: that describes what was added, together with the time of the update. An update is not an admission of error.
Minor fix. We correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting mistakes that do not change the meaning of the article without adding a note.
The URL of an article never changes when we correct or update it.
Our corrections page
Every correction note is also listed, newest first, on our corrections page, with a link to the corrected article.
Removing articles
We do not remove published articles because they are inconvenient or because someone has asked us to. In rare cases, such as a legal requirement or a serious risk to someone's safety, we may remove or edit an article; where possible, we then publish a note explaining that we have done so and why.
Related policies
Our editorial policy describes the standards we apply before publication, including how we check facts. Our AI policy explains how editors review every article.