Editorial Policy
How we select, verify, and present the news. Last updated: August 2026.
Independent. Unaffiliated. Accountable.
New Dispatch has no proprietor agenda, no party political affiliation, and accepts no direction from advertisers on editorial decisions.
Our purpose
New Dispatch presents UK political, world affairs, economic and public life journalism to British readers. We aim to give clear, accurate coverage of the decisions and events that shape life in the UK and abroad.
Source attribution
Articles published on New Dispatch carry the original journalist's byline. Content is sourced from partner newswire services and contributor journalists. We do not alter the substance of articles or remove author attribution.
Story selection
Stories are selected on the basis of significance to UK readers, timeliness, and editorial judgement about public interest. We do not publish stories solely because they generate traffic, and we do not accept payment to include or exclude stories from coverage.
Opinion and reporting
Opinion and commentary pieces are clearly labelled with an "Opinion" kicker. Analysis pieces are labelled "Analysis." News reporting does not carry an editorial viewpoint and is presented as factual record based on official statements, public records, and attributed third-party sources. Readers should never be in doubt about whether they are reading news or opinion.
Fact-checking
We do not publish claims we know to be false. Where articles contain figures, quotes or statistics, these are sourced from official records, named individuals, or attributed reporting agencies. We check claims against publicly available records where possible. If a claim cannot be verified, it is attributed rather than stated as fact.
Corrections
We correct factual errors promptly and transparently. See our Corrections Policy for how to submit a correction and how we handle it. Significant corrections are noted within the article with the date and nature of the change.
Use of AI tools
Automated tools are used to assist with content selection, formatting, and site operations. All articles published on New Dispatch are written by human journalists and carry their original bylines. AI is not used to generate or alter article text.
Sponsored content
New Dispatch does not currently publish sponsored content, advertorial, or paid-for editorial. Any future change to this policy will be disclosed prominently and all commercial content will be clearly labelled as such.
Advertising
Advertising relationships do not influence editorial decisions. Advertisers have no input into story selection, framing, or publication timing. For advertising enquiries, use our contact form or email [email protected].
Independence
New Dispatch is independently operated by New Dispatch Media. It is not owned by, affiliated with, or editorially directed by any political party, government body, or commercial interest group.
Contact
Editorial enquiries: [email protected]. Or use our contact form.