MorningTimes.uk is a digital news publication owned and operated by Windmill Hill Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 130642). Founded to address a clear gap in the United Kingdom news landscape, the publication delivers rigorous, accessible morning-briefing coverage of UK politics, business, technology, world affairs and culture, with a firm editorial focus on serving readers in the UK and internationally.
Who operates MorningTimes.uk?
MorningTimes.uk is operated by Windmill Hill Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 130642). The registered office is Suite 12, Neptune House, Marina Bay, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, and the main telephone line is +350 200 66010. The company also maintains a UK editorial line at +44 20 4587 9470. Full details of our ownership and funding model are published in our ownership and funding disclosure.
Windmill Hill Media Ltd. is solely responsible for the publication’s editorial direction, commercial operations and compliance. The company is not owned or controlled by any political party, government body or external interest group. All material decisions about content and strategy are taken by the editorial leadership in Gibraltar and London.
Why was MorningTimes.uk founded?
Windmill Hill Media Ltd. founded MorningTimes.uk to fill a gap in the UK news market for a rigorous, accessible morning-briefing publication that combines depth with clarity. Many readers found existing offerings either too condensed to be useful or too lengthy to read before work. MorningTimes.uk bridges that divide by providing clear, well-sourced coverage of the day’s key stories in politics, business, technology, world affairs and culture.
The editorial philosophy, overseen by Editor-in-Chief Edward Sterling, rests on the conviction that high‑quality journalism need not be inaccessible. Every article is written for an intelligent but busy audience: we explain the context, name the sources, and never assume prior knowledge. The morning‑briefing format means readers receive a concise, accurate digest that equips them for the day ahead, without sacrificing rigour or transparency.
How is the editorial team structured?
The editorial team is led by Editor-in-Chief Edward Sterling, who oversees editorial policy, corrections, editorial standards, publication decisions, source review and content quality. Day‑to‑day operations are managed by Catherine Lowe, Managing Editor, who coordinates the publishing schedule, article commissioning, headline review and contributor workflow. The desk structure is organised around four specialist editors: Marcus Bell (Politics & Public Affairs), Priya Sharma (Business & Economy), James Holloway (Culture & Society) and Helen Carver (Standards & Fact‑Checking). Full biographies and contact details are available on our team page.
Each editor has direct responsibility for the accuracy and fairness of their section. Helen Carver, as Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead, verifies sources, reviews corrections and enforces our fact‑checking policy before publication. The team works closely with a network of freelance contributors and stringers across the United Kingdom, all of whom are required to adhere to our editorial policy and sourcing standards.
What standards and transparency do we uphold?
Readers can expect clear bylines, source attribution, honest reporting and transparent funding on every article. We never publish anonymous opinion pieces or undisclosed paid content. All sponsored or commercially produced material is clearly labelled, and affiliate links are disclosed prominently. Our funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing – none of which influences editorial conclusions. A detailed breakdown is provided in our ownership and funding statement.
We also maintain a strict policy on artificial intelligence and automation. Digital tools may assist with research, editing, formatting, translation and other support functions, but every article published is reviewed by a human editor. AI must never fabricate quotes, sources, interviews, bylines or expert profiles. Our full AI and automation policy is published for readers who wish to examine our processes.
Our commitments
- Accuracy and corrections – We correct errors promptly and transparently, publishing a corrections notice on every affected article and maintaining a public corrections log.
- Editorial independence – No commercial relationship, advertiser, sponsor or partner determines the content, angle or publication timing of any editorial piece.
- Transparency of ownership and funding – We disclose our parent company, registered office, funding sources and commercial arrangements in full on our ownership page.
- Human oversight of all content – Every article, headline, summary and metadata item is reviewed by a qualified editor before publication; automated tools are never used to generate final copy or to replace human judgment.
- Protection of sources and reader privacy – We handle tips, complaints and personal data in accordance with our privacy policy and safeguarding policy, and we never share confidential source information without consent.
We invite readers to subscribe to our free morning briefing newsletter and to send tips, documents or story ideas via our secure tip‑us page. For any other enquiry, please write to our contact page or email info@morningtimes.uk.