Editorial policy

Select City Briefing aims to make city comparison clear, balanced and useful without turning a complex place into a score or sales pitch.

Accuracy and context

We check factual statements against appropriate material available to us and use careful wording where places or terms vary. We distinguish explanation from personal preference and avoid presenting broad observations as a guarantee about a particular city or neighbourhood.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made for reader value. A commercial relationship does not determine our conclusions, and we do not accept payment for favourable coverage or undisclosed influence over editorial judgement.

Corrections

If you notice a possible error, contact us with the relevant detail. We review credible corrections and amend material when warranted, making the change clear where the correction affects a reader's understanding.

Partnerships and illustrations

Paid or partner material is labelled so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial content. Some illustrations may be generated with AI; when an image is illustrative rather than documentary, we identify it accordingly.