Tomorrow’s Affairs publishes analytical journalism. The integrity of this journalism depends not only on getting things right the first time, but also on correcting them promptly and transparently when we do not.
This policy sets out how Tomorrow’s Affairs handles factual errors, material omissions and significant updates to published content. It explains what constitutes a correction, how errors are reported, how the editorial team responds, and how corrections appear in the published record.
What Constitutes a Correction
A correction is required when a published article contains a factual error that materially affects its accuracy. This includes errors of verifiable fact – such as incorrect names, dates, figures, titles, events, or statements of record – and material omissions where the absence of information creates a false or misleading impression.
Not every change to published content constitutes a correction. Tomorrow’s Affairs distinguishes between four categories of post-publication editorial action:
Correction – a factual error has been identified and the published text is incorrect. The article is amended and a correction notice is appended, clearly dated, identifying the error and the change made.
Clarification – the published text is not factually incorrect but may have been ambiguous or open to reasonable misreading. The text is amended where appropriate and a note is appended explaining what has been clarified and why.
Update – new information has emerged after publication that adds material context to an otherwise accurate article. An editorial note is appended identifying the date of the update and the nature of the new information. The original text is not altered.
No action – the concern raised relates to analytical interpretation, editorial judgement, or a difference of opinion rather than factual accuracy. Tomorrow’s Affairs does not issue corrections in response to disagreement with its analytical conclusions, provided those conclusions were based on evidence available at the time of publication and accurately represented.
What We Do Not Correct
Tomorrow’s Affairs distinguishes between factual error and analytical disagreement. Corrections are not issued because a reader, source, or subject of coverage disputes an editorial conclusion, contests a forecast, or objects to a line of argument. If an interpretation is contested, a prediction has not been borne out, or a conclusion is simply unpopular, that does not in itself constitute grounds for a correction.
Where an analytical conclusion was based on the best available evidence at the time of publication and that reasoning was transparently presented, the article stands. If material new evidence subsequently changes the picture in a significant way, an update will be appended. We will not alter the original text to obscure the analysis that was published.
Requests for removal of accurately reported information, or pressure from individuals or organisations who are the subject of critical coverage, are not grounds for editorial action. Such requests are reviewed and declined unless a factual error is independently established.
How to Report an Error
Readers, sources, contributors and subjects of coverage who believe a published article contains a factual error or material omission are invited to contact the editorial team directly.
Correspondence should identify the article in question, describe the specific error as precisely as possible, and, where relevant, provide supporting evidence or documentation. The editorial team reviews all substantive submissions and responds to every report that raises a genuine factual question.
Editorial contact:
[email protected]
Tomorrow’s Affairs does not discuss editorial decisions – including decisions not to issue corrections – with third parties other than the person who made the original report.
Editorial Review Process
All error reports are reviewed by a senior editor. The editor assesses whether the concern constitutes a factual error requiring correction, a matter requiring clarification, new information warranting an update, or a question of editorial judgement on which no post-publication action is required.
Where a factual error is confirmed, the article is amended and a correction notice is published promptly. The editorial team aims to resolve straightforward factual corrections within two working days of receipt. Reports requiring additional verification or legal review may take longer. The person who submitted the report will receive a response in all cases.
Where the editorial team determines that no correction, clarification or update is required, the reason for that decision will be explained to the person who raised the concern.
The editorial team exercises independent judgement in all correction decisions. No external pressure – commercial, political or otherwise – influences whether a correction is issued or withheld.
How Corrections Appear
Corrections and clarifications are appended to the relevant article as an editorial note, clearly marked with the date the change was made. The amended text replaces the original passage. If the correction affects a headline, the original headline is recorded in the correction note.
Updates are noted below the article text and, where appropriate, alongside the relevant passage within the article. The date of the update is always included.
Tomorrow’s Affairs does not alter published content without acknowledgement. Silent changes to factual material are not made. Every post-publication amendment to the substance of an article is recorded and visible to readers in the article itself.
Correction notices remain permanently attached to the relevant article. They are not removed once the amended text has been in place for any period of time.
Archived and Syndicated Content
Corrections, clarifications and updates apply to the live version of every article on the Tomorrow’s Affairs platform. Where content has been syndicated or reproduced by a third party under licence, Tomorrow’s Affairs will notify the relevant party of any significant correction and request that it be reflected in the published version.
Where content has been indexed or archived by third parties beyond our editorial control, we will make reasonable efforts to flag the existence of a correction where possible. However, we cannot guarantee that corrections will be reflected in content held by external parties over whom we have no editorial authority.
Document Governance
This Corrections Policy is approved by the Editorial Board of Tomorrow’s Affairs and applies to all editorial content published by the publication. It is reviewed periodically to reflect changes in editorial practice and publication standards. Any amendments are approved by the Editorial Board.
Editorial Contact
All corrections, clarifications, and editorial concerns should be directed to the editorial team at:
[email protected]
