The Guardian newspaper has published a series of corrections and clarifications, addressing factual inaccuracies that appeared in several of its recent articles. The amendments cover topics ranging from international trade and a local pub to military aircraft specifications.
Corrections on Business and Local Reporting
In a piece about the impact of Trump-era tariffs, published on 8 January, the newspaper incorrectly stated that the clothing retailer Gap sourced products from Lesotho. The company has since clarified to The Guardian that this has not been the case since 2016, and the article has been amended to reflect this.
Separately, a report from 22 December concerning a 'pubs row' involving Labour MPs misidentified the landlord of the Tollemache Arms in Harrington, Northamptonshire. The publican is Joe Buckley, not Joe Butler as originally published.
Military Detail Amended
A further correction concerns a 6 January article about a sanctioned vessel monitored off the coast of Ireland. The piece mistakenly referred to an AC-130 as a helicopter. The publication has clarified that the AC-130 is a fixed-wing gunship, a distinct type of aircraft.
Commitment to Accuracy
These corrections form part of the newspaper's standard procedure for addressing errors. The Guardian invites readers to submit complaints or correction requests via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com or by post to the Readers' editor at Kings Place in London. A dedicated voicemail line is also available on +44 (0) 20 3353 4736.
The published notice also referenced other recently amended articles, including an interview with actor Ben Whishaw. The consistent issuance of such clarifications underscores the editorial process of maintaining factual integrity after publication.
