Errors Corrected in Recent Guardian Articles
The Guardian has published its daily corrections and clarifications for June 21, 2026, addressing inaccuracies in previously published articles. Among the corrections, a quote in a May 28 article on climate policy was misattributed to a government minister when it was actually from a former adviser. The error has been corrected online, and the original quote now reflects the correct source.
Statistical Error on Carbon Emissions
An article on June 15 about UK carbon emissions incorrectly stated that the country had reduced emissions by 50% since 1990. The correct figure is 48%, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Guardian regrets the error and has updated the article accordingly.
Additionally, a June 10 piece on NHS waiting lists misreported the number of patients waiting over 18 weeks. The correct figure, as provided by NHS England, is 7.2 million, not 7.5 million. The article has been amended to reflect this.
Other Clarifications
A photograph caption in the June 18 edition misidentified a person as a protest organizer; the individual was a participant. The caption has been corrected. The Guardian also clarifies that a June 12 article on local government funding should have stated that the council tax rise was 4.5%, not 5%. The error was due to a miscalculation and has been rectified.
These corrections reflect the Guardian's commitment to accuracy and transparency. Readers are encouraged to report errors via the corrections email address.
