Editorial Policy

Editorial Independence

We do not accept payment, favours, or influence in exchange for coverage. Editorial decisions are made solely by journalists and editors, free from corporate, political, or governmental interference. Commercial support, advertising, sponsorship, and distribution arrangements do not grant editorial control over reported articles.

If a proposed arrangement would blur that line, our standard is to decline it or remove the affected journalist from the relevant assignment.

Accuracy and Verification

Accuracy matters more than speed. Our journalists verify information using reliable sources, document-based reporting, and direct attribution. Where information cannot be independently confirmed, that uncertainty is stated clearly in the article.

Errors are corrected transparently in accordance with our Corrections Policy. Stories involving allegations, finance, legal context, or reputationally sensitive claims are handled with careful wording and, where appropriate, source notes and pre-publication outreach to the relevant parties.

Fairness and Balance

We seek diverse perspectives on complex issues while avoiding false balance — that is, presenting fringe positions as equivalent to well-evidenced conclusions. Claims are evaluated on the strength of evidence and credibility, not on political convenience or editorial pressure.

Transparency

Readers deserve to understand how reporting decisions are made. We commit to the following practices:

• Clearly distinguishing between news reporting, opinion, and analysis
• Publishing articles under an individual journalist's byline wherever possible
• Using a "More News Staff" byline for collaborative or multi-author reporting
• Labelling sponsored, paid, affiliate, or partner-funded material clearly so readers are never in doubt about what they are reading

Disclosure and Labelling

More News aims to disclose material relationships that a reasonable reader would consider relevant to understanding a piece of coverage. Paid content, sponsored placements, affiliate links, or partner-funded material should be labelled clearly and kept distinct from independently reported journalism.

Ethical Standards

Reader Feedback and Accountability

Journalism improves through dialogue. Readers are encouraged to contact our editorial team with feedback, corrections, or concerns. We review all substantive requests carefully and respond according to the evidence and our editorial standards.