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Welcome to the continuously updated City News Digital Style Guide.

You can find relevant sections using the navigation menu, or the search function at the top right of the site.

NOTE: This handout is a compilation of industry style guides, adapted for the needs of City News. It contains customised or direct excerpts from the BBC, Sky News, Associated Press, Reuters, Global, Guardian and Times style guides. 

Additions or suggestions are always welcome! Email George with any you might have.

For more information on topics not covered, consult a member of staff.

Update History

12 Oct 2023 Adds dedicated section for London-specific topics
10 Oct 2023 Updates to Reporting conflict and territorial disputes, added entry for "terrorist"
3 Oct 2023 Minor updates, further updates to Royals and titles, following the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
9 May 2023 Updates Royals and titles, following the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
11 Nov 2022 Adds entries under Cliches and Americansms to avoid
19 Sept 2022 Updates Royals and titles, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
27 Feb 2022 Adds dedicated section on Russian invasion of Ukraine
8 Feb 2022 Updates guidance on the term BAME, adds clarification re percentages and percentage points
19 Jan 2022 Updates guidance on personal titles, adds section on Disabilities and Mental Health
24 Nov 2021 Updates guidance on  coronaviruses, abbreviations, time measurements
11 Nov 2021 Updates guidance on Dimensions and units of measurement
5 Nov 2021 Creates dedicated section for social media posts' style.
26 Oct 2021 Updates guidance on time/date references.
2 June 2021 Migration to new platform
1 June 2021 Adds dedicated section on Coronavirus, updated guidance on variants