ABOUT US
Independent News • UK Affairs • On-the-Ground Reporting
Keep Updated UK is an independent digital news platform covering stories, issues and developments affecting people and communities across the United Kingdom.
We report on breaking news, UK affairs, immigration and borders, public spending, government decisions, policing, local communities and other matters of public interest.
We also look at stories we believe deserve greater attention, providing additional context, evidence and first-hand reporting wherever possible.
Our aim is simple: Report what we can establish. Show the evidence. Ask the questions. Let our audience reach their own conclusions.
Real Stories.
Real People.
Real Accountability.
What we stand for
REAL STORIES
We cover stories affecting people and communities across Britain, from major national developments to local issues that deserve wider attention.
REAL PEOPLE
We want ordinary people, local residents and communities to have the opportunity to be heard alongside politicians, organisations and public authorities.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We ask questions of government departments, councils, public bodies, contractors and organisations where their actions affect the public.
ACCURACY
Getting the facts right matters. We aim to verify information before publication, clearly distinguish confirmed information from allegations or developing claims, and correct significant mistakes when they occur.
ON THE GROUND
When a story warrants it, Keep Updated UK travels to the location to see what is happening first-hand, speak to people in the area and provide original reporting. Our field reporting is carried out when practical and may form part of special reports or major developing stories.
MULTI-PLATFORM REPORTING
Keep Updated UK publishes across digital platforms including our website and social media. Short updates may appear first on social platforms, while larger stories can be expanded with additional context, evidence, video and supporting information on our website.
What We Cover
Our reporting includes:
- UK news and current affairs
- Immigration and UK borders
- Asylum accommodation and hotels
- Government policy and decision-making
- Public spending and government contracts
- Policing and public safety
- Councils and local government
- Public services
- Community concerns
- Major developing stories
- Public-interest reporting
- On-the-ground special reports
- Original video coverage
- Stories submitted by members of the public
Our coverage is not limited to one political issue, organisation or part of the country.
Our Approach
Keep Updated UK aims to report fairly, accurately and transparently.
Depending on the story, our reporting may use:
- Official government statistics
- Public records
- Freedom of Information responses
- Council documents
- Parliamentary information
- Company and procurement records
- Court and official documents where appropriate
- First-hand observations
- Interviews
- Photographs and video
- Information submitted by members of the public
- Responses from organisations or individuals involved in a story
We aim to distinguish clearly between fact, allegation, analysis and opinion.
Where significant allegations concern an identifiable person, organisation or public authority, we aim to give them a reasonable opportunity to respond where appropriate.
Where information cannot yet be independently confirmed, we will say so.
We report what we can establish.We show the evidence.We ask the questions.We let our audience reach their own conclusions.
Our Independence
Keep Updated UK is independently operated.
Our editorial coverage is not controlled by a political party, government department or outside organisation.
We may cover political decisions, government policy and controversial public issues, but our reporting should be based on evidence rather than predetermined conclusions.
Advertising, sponsorship or commercial relationships must remain separate from editorial decision-making.
Sponsored or paid content will be identified appropriately.
Immigration & Border Reporting
Immigration, asylum accommodation and UK border policy are significant areas of coverage for Keep Updated UK.
These subjects can generate strong political and public disagreement, which makes accurate reporting particularly important.
We aim to use appropriate terminology, rely on verifiable evidence and distinguish between confirmed facts, disputed claims and opinion.
Our focus is on the policies, decisions, expenditure, organisations and public-interest questions surrounding these issues.
Corrections & Transparency
If we make a significant factual error, we aim to correct it promptly.
Where appropriate, important corrections or clarifications will be recorded publicly rather than simply changing an article without explanation.
Readers can contact us if they believe something we have published is inaccurate.
Our Platforms
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Got a Story?
Seen something we should know about? Send us information, photos, videos or documents.
Submit a Story- Confidential information
- Photos / videos
- Documents
- Press enquiries
Information From The Public
Some of the most important stories begin with information from people who have seen something, experienced something or have evidence they believe deserves attention.
If you have:
- A news tip
- Photographs
- Video
- Documents
- Information about a public-interest issue
- A local story you believe deserves coverage
You can contact Keep Updated UK through our Submit a Story page.
Submitting information does not guarantee publication.
All material should be reviewed and, where necessary, independently verified before being reported as fact.
Where requested and appropriate, we will consider requests for source confidentiality.
Submit a Story