BBC Editorial Policy
Latest updates
The latest updates from BBC Editorial Policy
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Election Guidelines 2026 - Polling Day
Thursday 7th May is Polling Day in the parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales and in local government elections in England. -
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.
