When you read an article on UKBullet.uk, you are reading content that has been checked against a clear set of standards. This page explains exactly what we verify before publication, how we rank our sources, and what you can do if you spot something that needs a second look. We publish this policy so you can hold us accountable.
UKBullet.uk is operated by Valletta Wharf Media Limited, a company registered in Malta (company number C 85603), but our editorial focus is the United Kingdom. Every fact, figure and claim we publish is subject to the process described here.
What do we verify before publication?
We verify all factual claims that form the basis of a story. This includes official statements from government departments and public bodies, financial figures cited in reporting, legal claims made by parties in disputes or court filings, health claims (especially those that could affect personal decisions), and any information involving minors, public safety or individual privacy.
For example, before we report a statistic from a government press release, we confirm the figure against the original published data set. If a politician makes a claim about unemployment rates, we check the Office for National Statistics release ourselves. For health claims, we require a verifiable source such as a peer-reviewed study, a regulatory body like the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), or a direct quote from a qualified medical professional. Any information about minors is handled with particular care: we do not publish identifying details without clear editorial justification and, where possible, parental consent. Public safety information — such as police warnings or travel disruptions — is confirmed through official channels before publication.
How do we rank our sources?
We use a clear source hierarchy. At the top are primary sources: official government announcements, court documents, company filings with Companies House, regulatory decisions, and first-hand reporting by our own journalists. Next come expert testimony from named professionals with relevant credentials, verified public statements from individuals or organisations, and reputable secondary reporting from established media outlets that we have independently confirmed.
We maintain a full Sources & Standards page that lists the specific databases, official registers and expert networks we rely on. Rumours and speculation are always clearly labelled as such. We do not present unverified claims as fact. If we report on a rumour making the rounds on social media, we state explicitly that it is unconfirmed and explain what we are doing to verify it. Our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Martin Hale (martin.hale@ukbullet.uk), reviews every article that touches on sensitive subjects — including health, national security, legal disputes and matters involving children — before it goes live.
How this works in practice
Let us take a concrete example. Suppose we publish a story about a new government policy on energy bills. Before publication, our Politics & Public Affairs Editor, Hannah Wells, obtains the relevant ministerial statement from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Dominic Shaw in Business & Economy confirms any financial projections against independent forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Martin Hale checks that the figures match the original source documents. If the story includes a claim from an industry group, we contact the group directly for comment and verify the spokesperson’s identity. The article is then reviewed by a second editor before it is published. If any part of that chain is missing — for example, if a key figure cannot be confirmed — we either delay publication or clearly note the uncertainty in the article.
What can you do if you spot a mistake?
If you believe we have published an error, please email our dedicated corrections team at factcheck@ukbullet.uk. We take every report seriously. Martin Hale reviews all reader submissions and responds within two working days. If a correction is needed, we update the article and publish a note explaining the change at the bottom of the page. For more detail on how we handle errors, please see our Corrections Policy. You can also read our broader Editorial Policy and meet the full team on our Our Team page.
In short
Our fact-checking process is designed to give you confidence in what you read. We verify before we publish, we label uncertainty clearly, and we correct our mistakes openly. If something does not look right, tell us — we want to get it right.