BBC Editorial Policy
Latest updates
The latest updates from BBC Editorial Policy
Parliamentary by-elections: Aberdeen South, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, and Makerfield
Advice for reporting the by-elections taking place on Thursday 18 June 2026.
Updated Guidance: Reporting the UK
Updated Guidance: Reporting the UK.
Use of language
Guidelines on the use of language when reporting on extreme violence in pursuit of political or ideological objectives.
Online modules
The Academy has designed a series of online modules to help you understand changes to the Editorial Guidelines. You can access the courses on Gateway.
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.
