Sources & Partners

Sources & Partners

Transparency is part of how PolicyLine earns trust. This page explains where our information comes from, how we judge whether a source is reliable, and which independent publications we read, reference or partner with. It is maintained by our editorial team and reviewed regularly.

PolicyLine is published by Northbridge Digital Media Ltd (company number 14892736). Our reporting prioritises primary evidence — official statistics, regulators, public bodies, company filings, peer-reviewed research and named experts — supported by reputable secondary coverage.

Our sourcing principles

• Primary sources first. Wherever possible we link to the original document, dataset or statement rather than another outlet’s summary.
• Attribution. Key claims, figures and dates are attributed to a named, checkable source.
• Independence. Editorial decisions are made by our editors. We do not sell coverage, and commercial relationships never determine what we conclude.
• Currency. We date material that can change (rates, prices, rules) and review it when the underlying facts move.
• Correction over ego. When we get something wrong, we fix it promptly and say so.

How we evaluate a source

Before we rely on a source, our writers and fact-checkers weigh it against a consistent set of questions:

1. Authority – is the organisation or author genuinely positioned to know?
2. Independence – who funds or owns it, and could that bias the claim?
3. Evidence – is the claim backed by data, documents or first-hand reporting?
4. Track record – does the source have a history of accuracy and corrections?
5. Corroboration – can the key facts be confirmed by at least one independent source?

Primary & official sources we rely on

For UK news, policy, money, health and technology coverage, these official and regulatory bodies are among the sources we cite most often. Links open the relevant official site.

Partner & reference publications

Alongside primary sources, we follow and occasionally collaborate with a number of independent UK news, reviews and reference sites. Each card notes what we typically reference it for.

Outbound links & disclosure

External links are provided for transparency and to help readers verify information. A link is not an endorsement of everything a site publishes. We do not accept payment in exchange for editorial links, and any affiliate or sponsored content is labelled clearly and kept separate from editorial judgement.

Fact-checking & verification

Every article passes through editorial review and a dedicated fact-checking stage overseen by our Fact-Checking Lead, Megan Ellis. Key claims, figures and dates are verified against the primary and reputable secondary sources described above before publication, and articles are updated when the underlying facts change.

Report a problem with a source

If you believe a source has been used incorrectly, or you can point us to a better primary source, please email corrections@policyline.uk. For editorial questions, contact editorial@policyline.uk. You can read more about who we are and how we work on our About page.

Last reviewed: 9 June 2026 · Maintained by the PolicyLine editorial team.