The Guardian has published a set of corrections and clarifications for August 3, 2026, addressing two separate issues that appeared in recent articles.
Correction on a Misattributed Quote
In a piece published on July 30, a quote was incorrectly attributed to a government minister. The quote was actually made by a former advisor. The error has been corrected online.
Factual Error in an Opinion Piece
An opinion column published on August 1 contained a factual error regarding the number of schools that have closed due to the recent heatwave. The correct figure is 150, not 250 as stated. The correction has been made to the article.
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These corrections are part of the Guardian's ongoing commitment to accuracy and transparency. Readers are encouraged to report any errors they spot.
