MorningTimes.uk is operated by Windmill Hill Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 130642), with its registered office at Suite 12, Neptune House, Marina Bay, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the MorningTimes.uk website, including all content, features, and services provided through the site.
Who operates MorningTimes.uk and what is our legal status?
Windmill Hill Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number 130642), operates MorningTimes.uk as a digital news publication focused on UK audiences. The company’s registered office is Suite 12, Neptune House, Marina Bay, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. While the operating company is registered in Gibraltar, all editorial content is produced for UK readers and covers UK politics, business, technology, culture, and world affairs.
The Editor-in-Chief, Edward Sterling, oversees all editorial policy, publication decisions, and content quality. Editorial independence is guaranteed by Windmill Hill Media Ltd., and no commercial relationship or third-party interest determines editorial conclusions. The publication is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing, all of which are clearly labelled.
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You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, or create derivative works from any content on MorningTimes.uk without prior written permission from Windmill Hill Media Ltd. Automated scraping, data mining, or any systematic extraction of content is strictly prohibited. You may not use the website for any unlawful purpose, to harass or harm others, or to transmit viruses or malicious code. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any breach of these terms.
Who owns the content on MorningTimes.uk?
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Windmill Hill Media Ltd. and its editors, including Edward Sterling, Catherine Lowe, Marcus Bell, Priya Sharma, James Holloway, and Helen Carver, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content, although we adhere strictly to our editorial policy and fact-checking standards. The website is provided “as is” without any express or implied warranty.
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What editorial disclaimers apply to our content?
All content on MorningTimes.uk is produced in accordance with our editorial policy, which mandates accuracy, fairness, and independence. Sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled as such and does not reflect the views of our editorial team. Op-eds and opinion pieces represent the views of the author, not necessarily those of MorningTimes.uk or Windmill Hill Media Ltd.
We use digital tools and AI for research, editing, formatting, translation, and metadata generation, but all published content is reviewed by a human editor as set out in our AI and automation policy. AI never fabricates quotes, sources, interviews, bylines, or expert profiles. Corrections are handled promptly under our corrections policy.
Which jurisdiction governs these terms?
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from your use of MorningTimes.uk are governed by the laws of Gibraltar. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Gibraltar for the resolution of any disputes.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Windmill Hill Media Ltd. regarding your use of the website. Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy form part of these terms.
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For all legal enquiries, including complaints, copyright issues, compliance concerns, and privacy matters, please contact our legal team at legal@morningtimes.uk. Alternatively, you can reach our Editor-in-Chief Edward Sterling at the UK editorial line: +44 20 4587 9471.
Our registered office is Suite 12, Neptune House, Marina Bay, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. Main phone: +350 200 66010. For general enquiries, use info@morningtimes.uk. For news tips, contact tips@morningtimes.uk. For corrections, use corrections@morningtimes.uk. Full contact details are available on our Contact page.
Our commitments
- Accuracy and correction: We promptly correct verified errors and publish corrections transparently under our corrections policy.
- Editorial independence: No commercial relationship or advertiser influences editorial conclusions or news decisions.
- Human oversight: All published content, including AI-assisted material, is reviewed by a qualified human editor before publication.
- Transparency: We clearly label sponsored content, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, and any use of AI in content production.
- User protection: We safeguard user privacy in accordance with our privacy policy and never fabricate sources, quotes, or expert profiles.