BritView.uk, operated by Calpe Press Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 129044), applies a structured fact‑checking process overseen by Oliver Reeves, Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead. All published content is subject to verification before and after publication, and readers can reach the fact‑checking team directly at factcheck@britview.uk.
Who is responsible for fact‑checking at BritView.uk?
Oliver Reeves, Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead, is the designated editor responsible for the publication’s fact‑checking policy, source verification and corrections review. He works alongside Editor‑in‑Chief Jonathan Crawford, who holds final authority on editorial standards and publication decisions. Oliver can be contacted at oliver.reeves@britview.uk or by telephone on +44 20 4587 9431. Our full editorial team is listed on the site.
What do we verify?
Our fact‑checking applies to all original news reporting, analysis, data‑driven articles, charts, statistics, direct quotes and attributed claims published on BritView.uk. Opinion pieces and clearly labelled commentary are reviewed for factual accuracy of any underlying assertions, but the opinions themselves are not subject to verification. We do not verify externally produced content reproduced under licence; such material is attributed and linked to its original source. For a comprehensive breakdown of our sourcing standards, see our Sources & Standards page.
How do we handle rumours and unverified information?
Any claim that cannot be immediately confirmed by documentary evidence, official records or multiple independent sources is clearly labelled as unverified. Rumours, speculation or material received from anonymous tipsters is never presented as fact. Where a rumour is reported because of its newsworthiness, we state explicitly that the information has not been independently verified and we explain why we are covering it. This approach is consistent with our broader Editorial Policy.
What is our source hierarchy?
Our fact‑checking team uses a defined source hierarchy. Primary sources – official documents, government records, court filings, corporate filings, direct audio or video evidence – are given highest weight. Secondary sources include reputable news organisations with their own verification standards and academic publications. Anonymous sources are used only when the information is essential, the source has a clear reason for anonymity, and the source’s identity is known to the editor. No anonymous claim is published without corroboration from at least two independent lines of evidence. Details of this hierarchy are explained on our Sources & Standards page.
How are sensitive articles reviewed?
Articles that involve allegations of misconduct, criminal activity, public health risks, financial harm, or that name individuals in a negative context are flagged for pre‑publication review by Oliver Reeves. Oliver assesses the adequacy of sourcing, the balance of evidence and the potential for reputational harm before the article is cleared for publication. Any reader may raise concerns about a sensitive story by emailing factcheck@britview.uk.
How can readers report a potential error?
Corrections are a core part of our accountability. Readers who believe an article contains a factual error should contact the fact‑checking team at factcheck@britview.uk or use the general contact email info@britview.uk. All reports are logged and reviewed by Oliver Reeves’ team. We aim to acknowledge receipt within two working days and to resolve the issue – either by issuing a correction, clarification or explaining why the existing text is accurate – within five working days. Our full Corrections Policy describes how changes are applied and logged.
Our commitments
- We will correct any verified factual error promptly, transparently and with a clear note of the change.
- We will never publish a rumour, unsubstantiated claim or anonymous allegation as established fact.
- We will maintain a clear hierarchy of sources and apply the same verification standard to all original content, regardless of the article’s subject or prominence.
- We will ensure that every fact‑checking decision is recorded and available for internal review, and that the public can contact the fact‑checking team directly.
- We will keep this Fact‑Checking Policy under regular review and will update it as our verification practices evolve.