Editorial Policy & Standards

Our commitment to providing accurate, unbiased, and trustworthy financial information to UK consumers.

Our Editorial Standards

Fact-Checking Process

Every article undergoes rigorous fact-checking using authoritative sources including FCA, ONS, and major UK financial institutions.

Expert Review

Content is reviewed by qualified financial professionals with extensive UK market experience before publication.

Independence Guarantee

We maintain complete editorial independence and are not influenced by advertisers or financial product providers.

Regular Updates

All content is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure accuracy and relevance in the fast-changing financial landscape.

Editorial Independence

ClearCreditUK maintains complete editorial independence. We do not accept payment for editorial content, and our articles are not influenced by advertisers, financial institutions, or product providers.

Our revenue model is based solely on advertising, but advertisers have no influence over our editorial content. We clearly distinguish between editorial content and advertising, and all sponsored content is clearly labelled.

Research & Sources

All our content is based on thorough research using authoritative sources, including:

  • Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) publications and guidance
  • Office for National Statistics (ONS) data
  • Bank of England reports and statistics
  • Major UK financial institutions' published rates and terms
  • Government publications and legislation
  • Established financial research organisations

We always cite our sources and provide links to original documents where possible.

Accuracy & Corrections

We are committed to accuracy in all our content. Our fact-checking process includes:

  • Verification of all financial data and statistics
  • Cross-referencing information with multiple authoritative sources
  • Regular review and updating of published content
  • Prompt correction of any errors that are identified

If you identify an error in our content, please contact us immediately at editorial@clearcredituk.com. We will investigate and correct any factual errors promptly.

Content Review Process

Every piece of content follows our rigorous review process:

  1. Research Phase: Comprehensive research using authoritative sources
  2. Writing: Content creation following our style guide and editorial standards
  3. Fact-Checking: Independent verification of all claims and statistics
  4. Expert Review: Review by qualified financial professionals
  5. Editorial Review: Final review for clarity, accuracy, and compliance
  6. Publication: Content is published with clear attribution and dating
  7. Ongoing Review: Regular review and updating to maintain accuracy
Conflicts of Interest

We maintain strict policies regarding conflicts of interest:

  • Editorial team members must declare any financial interests that could affect their objectivity
  • We do not accept gifts or hospitality from financial institutions
  • Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed in relevant articles
  • We maintain a clear separation between editorial and commercial activities
Reader Feedback

We value feedback from our readers and encourage you to:

  • Report any factual errors or outdated information
  • Suggest topics for future coverage
  • Share your experiences with financial products or services
  • Ask questions about our editorial policies

You can contact our editorial team at editorial@clearcredituk.com or through our contact page.

This editorial policy was last updated on 15th September 2025.