UK News 360 View: Fact-Checking Policy
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
At UK News 360 View, our mission is to provide a comprehensive, "360-degree" perspective on the stories shaping our world—from the depths of the ocean to the frontiers of space. Accuracy is our primary responsibility. We investigate every claim, verify every source, and cross-reference data to ensure our readers receive the truth.
2. Our Sourcing Standard
We rely on a hierarchy of evidence to maintain high reporting standards:
Primary Sources: We prioritize official government briefings (MoD, NASA, NHS), direct quotes from verified social media accounts (e.g., SpaceX official), and first-hand witness accounts.
Secondary Sources: We use reputable news agencies (Reuters, AP, BBC) and peer-reviewed journals for technical or scientific data.
Anonymity: We only use "unnamed sources" when the information is of high public interest and the source’s safety is at risk. We always attempt to corroborate such info with a second, independent source.
3. The Verification Process
Every article on UK News 360 View undergoes a three-step verification:
Technical Validation: For space and defense news, we verify coordinates, booster serial numbers, and mission parameters against public tracking data.
Contextual Review: We ensure that quotes and events are not taken out of context to create "clickbait" or misinformation.
Visual Verification: Images and videos are checked for timestamps and metadata to ensure they are current and not digitally manipulated.
4. Correcting Errors
No one is perfect, but we are transparent. If we make a mistake:
Substantive Errors: We will update the post immediately and include a "CORRECTION" notice at the top of the article explaining what was changed.
Clarity/Typos: Minor fixes that do not change the facts of the story will be corrected without a formal note.
5. Non-Partisanship and Independence
UK News 360 View is an independent news outlet. We are not funded by any political party or government body. Our analysis is based on data and strategic facts, providing a neutral "360 View" of global events.