Tech Times UK Mission Statement

At Tech Times UK, we deliver authoritative, accessible journalism covering the technology, science and digital developments shaping the modern world - with a focus on how innovation affects Britain, its people and the wider global community.

We are committed to accuracy, editorial independence and ethical reporting. Our newsroom provides clear, engaging and fact-based coverage while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency and accountability.

Who We Are

Tech Times UK is a digital-first publication focused on technology, science, innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, gadgets, digital culture and emerging trends in the UK and beyond.

We serve a global digital audience with timely news, explainers, analysis and insight that make complex technological developments understandable and relevant.

Our newsroom is led by experienced editors and journalists with expertise across technology, science, business and digital media.

You can contact us at: [email protected]

Ownership

Tech Times UK is operated as part of the wider IBT Media group.

Ownership has no influence over editorial content. Our editorial team operates independently and is expected to remain free from commercial, political or proprietary pressure.

Ethics Policy

Tech Times UK adheres to high standards of ethical journalism. Our core principles are:

• Accuracy and Attribution: We strive to report information accurately and clearly attribute claims and sources.
• Transparency: We disclose relevant conflicts of interest and clearly distinguish reporting from opinion, analysis or sponsored material.
• Integrity: Journalists must never accept gifts, payments or favours in exchange for coverage.
• Independence: Reporters must not cover subjects in which they have undisclosed financial or personal interests.
• Impartiality: Technology reporting should be based on evidence rather than commercial, political or ideological preferences.

Any actual or perceived conflict of interest must be disclosed to senior editors immediately.

Fact-Checking

Tech Times UK reporters are responsible for the accuracy of their stories. Editors conduct additional verification and fact-checking where appropriate.

Reporters must:

• Verify names, dates, statistics, technical specifications and other factual information.
• Use credible, primary and independently verifiable sources wherever possible.
• Verify information supplied by companies, developers, researchers and public relations representatives.
• Scrutinise superlative claims such as "first", "largest", "fastest", "only" or "most advanced".
• Distinguish between confirmed information, company claims, speculation and independent analysis.
• Consider: Who is making this claim? How would they know? What evidence supports it? What interest might they have in presenting it this way?

Reviews, opinion pieces and analysis must also be grounded in verifiable facts.

Bylines

Stories are bylined unless there is a compelling reason for anonymity, such as safety or legal concerns. Anonymous bylines must be approved by senior editorial leadership.

Sourcing

• Sources should be identified clearly and specifically wherever possible.
• Anonymous sources may only be used with editor approval and where the public interest clearly outweighs the risks.
• We do not pay sources for information.
• Company press releases and statements may be used as sources but should not automatically be treated as independently verified facts.
• Other media outlets, websites, social media posts and online publications may be cited only when verified as credible and relevant.
• Social media claims must be independently verified before being presented as established fact.
• Technical claims should be supported by appropriate documentation, research papers, official records or qualified experts where available.

Fairness and Balance

• Tech Times UK seeks comment from relevant parties when reporting allegations, disputes, security incidents or claims that could materially affect an individual or organisation's reputation.
• Where comment is declined or unavailable, the article should fairly reflect the subject's position based on available evidence.
• Journalists must distinguish clearly between fact, analysis, speculation and opinion.
• Coverage should avoid presenting marketing claims as established facts.
• Reporting should avoid unnecessary stereotypes or assumptions about individuals, communities or technology users.

Corrections Policy

We are committed to correcting errors swiftly, transparently and appropriately.

• Minor fixes, such as typographical or grammatical errors, may be corrected without a correction notice.
• Factual errors are corrected promptly and, where appropriate, accompanied by an editor-approved correction notice.
• Significant errors that materially affect the meaning of a story will be clearly acknowledged and corrected.
• Major retractions are clearly marked and are never silently removed.

To request a correction, email [email protected] with the article title, URL and details of the concern.

Plagiarism and Fabrication

Plagiarism and fabrication are strictly prohibited.

• Journalists must never present another person's reporting, writing, research, ideas or creative work as their own.
• Articles must not imitate the structure or wording of another publication in a way that suggests original reporting.
• Information sourced from third parties must be appropriately attributed.
• Repurposed material from Tech Times UK archives must be clearly identified and appropriately linked.
• Quotes, statistics, research findings and technical information must not be fabricated or materially altered.

Violations of this policy are serious disciplinary matters and may result in termination.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Tech Times UK may use artificial intelligence tools as editorial assistance, but AI does not replace human journalists or editors.

• AI-assisted material must be independently fact-checked and reviewed by a human editor before publication.
• AI-generated information must never be treated as authoritative without verification.
• AI tools may assist with tasks such as transcription, language refinement, research organisation or data analysis.
• AI must not be used to fabricate quotes, sources, statistics, research findings or technical claims.
• Journalists remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of published work.

Where AI materially contributes to published content, appropriate disclosure may be provided in accordance with editorial requirements.

Technology and Product Coverage

Technology journalism requires particular care because companies frequently make promotional claims about their products and services.

Journalists should:

• Clearly distinguish between company claims and independently verified facts.
• Verify product specifications against official documentation and, where appropriate, independent testing.
• Avoid presenting unreleased products, rumours or leaks as confirmed information.
• Clearly label speculation, rumours and reports from unnamed sources.
• Disclose relevant commercial relationships, review samples or other circumstances that could create a perceived conflict of interest.
• Avoid allowing access to products, events or promotional materials to influence editorial judgment.

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology

Coverage of AI and emerging technologies should avoid both exaggerated claims and unjustified dismissal.

Journalists should:

• Verify claims about AI capabilities, performance and adoption.
• Distinguish between demonstrations, research prototypes and commercially deployed systems.
• Explain relevant limitations, risks and uncertainties.
• Avoid describing AI systems as possessing human characteristics unless clearly framed as metaphor or description.
• Provide appropriate context when reporting studies, benchmarks or company claims.
• Clearly identify when an AI-related development remains experimental or unverified.

Cybersecurity and Privacy Reporting

Cybersecurity reporting should prioritise accuracy and public interest.

• Security vulnerabilities must be verified through credible sources.
• Technical information should be presented responsibly and with sufficient context.
• We avoid unnecessarily publishing information that could facilitate exploitation or cause avoidable harm.
• Claims about hacks, breaches or cyberattacks should be attributed and independently verified where possible.
• We clearly distinguish between confirmed breaches, suspected incidents and unverified claims.
• Personal information exposed during security incidents should not be republished unnecessarily.

Science Reporting

• Scientific claims should be based on credible research and expert sources.
• We distinguish between peer-reviewed research, preprints, press releases and opinion.
• Studies should be considered in the context of their methodology, sample size, limitations and potential conflicts of interest.
• A single study should not automatically be presented as establishing a scientific consensus.
• Correlation must not be presented as causation without appropriate evidence.
• Where relevant, we explain uncertainty and competing interpretations.

Reviews and Consumer Technology

Reviews and product coverage should be fair, transparent and evidence-based.

• Editorial reviews must reflect the journalist's genuine assessment of the product or service.
• Advertisers, sponsors or commercial partners must not determine editorial conclusions.
• Sponsored content must be clearly distinguishable from independent editorial content.
• Product specifications, pricing and availability should be checked before publication.
• Comparisons should use consistent and clearly stated criteria.
• Journalists should disclose material relationships or incentives that could reasonably affect perceived independence.

Criminal Allegations and Legal Reporting

• We clearly distinguish between an allegation, investigation, charge and conviction.
• Individuals accused of wrongdoing are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
• Claims involving individuals or organisations should be appropriately attributed.
• Legal context should be provided where relevant.
• Journalists should seek comment from subjects of serious allegations whenever reasonably possible.
• Reporting must avoid sensationalism or prejudicial language.

Privacy Policy

Tech Times UK respects the privacy of its readers, contributors and subjects.

Our Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, stored and processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Journalists should avoid publishing personal information unless there is a clear editorial justification and legitimate public interest.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and responsible journalism.

• We welcome diverse perspectives and voices in our newsroom and coverage.
• We avoid stereotypes and discriminatory language.
• We use respectful and accurate terminology when describing individuals and communities.
• We seek perspectives from a broad range of researchers, experts, industry professionals and technology users.
• We recognise the impact technology can have on different communities and aim to reflect those perspectives responsibly.

Reader Feedback and Complaints

We welcome feedback, corrections and constructive criticism from our readers.

• You can contact us at [email protected].
• Editorial complaints are reviewed by senior editorial leadership.
• Concerns about factual accuracy, fairness or ethical standards will be investigated where appropriate.
• Where an error or editorial issue is identified, we will take appropriate corrective action.

Our commitment is to provide accurate, independent, transparent and responsible technology journalism to our readers.