The Guardian newspaper has published a series of corrections and clarifications, addressing errors in recent reporting, including a significant misstatement concerning supermarket giant Asda's financial standing and the official title of a key European leader.
Key Financial and Political Corrections
In an article from 21 November detailing Asda's £568 million leaseback deal, the publication incorrectly paraphrased a statement from credit analyst Amarveer Singh. The original piece suggested Singh said the deal would “negatively affect Asda’s credit rating.” The correction confirms his actual view is that the transaction will be considered a negative development for Asda’s creditors, a distinct financial nuance.
A separate article from 24 November covering a Ukraine peace plan misidentified Donald Tusk. The correction clarifies that Tusk is the Prime Minister of Poland, not the President, accurately reflecting the nation's political structure.
Other Recently Amended Articles
The newspaper also listed a range of other articles that have been recently updated. These include pieces on an investigation into the Free Birth Society, the Catholic church's potential influence on Donald Trump, environmental concerns about adult Advent calendars, and a feature on a 150-tonne spinning steel device for stabilising Australia's energy grid.
Further amended articles cover topics such as a Labour MP's stance on asylum policy, best gifts for moms, issues with property surveyors 'down valuing' homes, the first recorded death from a rare H5N5 bird flu strain in the US, changes to social housing in New South Wales, and a film review for ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’.
How to Report an Error
The Guardian maintains a dedicated process for editorial complaints and correction requests. Readers can email guardian.readers@theguardian.com, write to the Readers’ editor at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU, or leave a voicemail on +44 (0)20 3353 4736.
