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Browse the Guidelines
The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's editorial values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received. -
Browse the Guidance
Guidance notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.
Updates
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Polling Day – Thursday 4 July 2024
Thursday 4th July is polling day in the UK General Election; the Election Guidelines set out the specific restrictions which apply on polling day and you can also find a BBC news article on how the BBC reports on polling day -
General Election Guidelines 2024
The Election Guidelines for the General Election, polling day Thursday 4 July, are published here. -
New Guidance: The use of Artificial Intelligence
New guidance and advice on the use of Artificial Intelligence -
Updated Social Media Guidance
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How to set up an Action Line
Advice on setting up an action line to accompany your programme/report/article. -
Amendments to online content
Information on how to deal with amendments to online content. Click here for further details. -
Reporting Opinion Polls
Key points for all output producers reporting opinion polls commissioned by the BBC. -
Cost of Living - Statistics
With much attention on the economy and the cost of living, the way the BBC reports statistics is under particular scrutiny at the moment. Click here for information on reporting statistics.