The Guardian publishes corrections and clarifications daily to uphold journalistic standards. In the May 26, 2026 edition, several errors from previous articles were addressed. A story on climate policy misstated the year of the Paris Agreement; it was 2015, not 2016. An article about local elections incorrectly listed the candidate's party affiliation; the candidate was from the Green Party, not Labour. Additionally, a feature on the film industry misidentified the director of a recent documentary; the correct director is Jane Smith, not John Doe. These corrections are part of The Guardian's commitment to accuracy and transparency.
Corrections
The following corrections have been made to articles published on The Guardian website and in print.
Climate Policy Article
An article published on May 24 about international climate policy incorrectly stated the year the Paris Agreement was adopted. The agreement was adopted in 2015, not 2016 as reported. The error has been corrected online.
Local Elections Article
In a May 23 article covering local council elections in Bristol, the candidate for the Avonmouth ward was incorrectly identified as a Labour Party candidate. The candidate, Sarah Jones, is a member of the Green Party. The article has been updated to reflect this.
Film Feature
A feature on documentary filmmaking published on May 22 incorrectly named the director of the film "Our Planet's Future." The director is Jane Smith, not John Doe. The error has been corrected in the online version.
Clarifications
In addition to corrections, the following clarifications have been issued.
Healthcare Report
A report on NHS waiting times on May 21 stated that waiting lists had reached a record high. While waiting lists have increased, they are not at a record high when adjusted for population growth. The article has been clarified to reflect this context.
Transport Infrastructure
An article on May 20 about the proposed HS2 rail link mentioned that the project would reduce travel times between London and Manchester. To clarify, the reduction in travel time is estimated to be approximately 30 minutes, not 45 minutes as originally stated. The article has been updated.
We apologize for these errors and appreciate readers bringing them to our attention. Corrections and clarifications are reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy.
