The Guardian newspaper has issued a series of corrections and clarifications, addressing factual inaccuracies published in recent articles concerning a prominent Labour peer and a defence technology firm.
Corrections on Lord Paul and Defence Firm
In an obituary for Lord Paul published on 12 November, the newspaper incorrectly stated that the Labour peer served on the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) from 1998-2001. The publication has now clarified that the intended reference was to the House of Lords select committee on the MPC.
A separate article from 28 November, focusing on undersea warfare, contained an error about the defence technology company Helsing. The piece wrongly reported that Helsing was building a new factory in Portsmouth. The correction confirms that the facility is, in fact, located in Plymouth and has already opened.
Other Amended Articles and How to Report Errors
The corrections column also listed several other articles that have been recently amended. These included pieces on the topic of 'Why women kill', an exploration into free jazz, and a story involving anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe and the University of Adelaide.
The Guardian has reiterated its commitment to accuracy and provided clear channels for readers to report potential errors. Editorial complaints and correction requests can be sent via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com.
Alternatively, readers can write to the Readers’ editor at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU, or leave a voicemail on +44 (0)20 3353 4736.
