BBC Editorial Policy
Latest updates
The latest updates from BBC Editorial Policy
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Election Guidelines 2026
Elections take place in Great Britain on 7 May 2026 for the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and for local government in parts of England. The approved Election Guidelines are now published. -
Updated Guidance: Reporting the UK
Updated Guidance: Reporting the UK -
New guidance
All guidance has been updated and came into effect from Monday 1 September 2025.
Editorial Guidelines 2025
The Editorial Guidelines set the BBC's editorial values and standards. The guidelines apply to all BBC content wherever in the world it is broadcast or published.
