Current UK is a digital news publication wholly owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, a company registered with the Malta Business Registry under number C 84217. The Editor-in-Chief, William Ashby, holds final accountability for all editorial content and standards, ensuring the publication operates independently of its commercial interests.
Who owns Current UK?
Current UK is owned by Sliema Media Limited, registered under company number C 84217 with the Malta Business Registry. The registered office is at Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara, BKR 4013, Malta. The company’s main line is +356 2779 4100 and the UK editorial line is +44 20 4587 9485. Sliema Media Limited also operates the commercial and administrative functions of the publication, including advertising partnerships, content licensing and legal compliance. The ownership structure is disclosed in full to maintain transparency with readers and regulatory bodies.
How is Current UK funded?
Current UK is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled to distinguish it from editorial content, and affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with applicable guidelines. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions, and no advertiser or partner has influence over news decisions, topic selection or the content of articles. Revenue streams are managed separately from the editorial team to protect independence.
How is editorial independence maintained?
Editorial independence is maintained by a strict separation between the commercial and editorial operations of Current UK. All content decisions — including which stories to cover, how to report them and whether to publish — are made solely by the editorial team led by Editor-in-Chief William Ashby. Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. AI-assisted tools may support research or drafting, but no piece is published without human editorial approval. Our editorial policy and sources and standards pages detail the full process.
Who governs the publication?
The publication is governed by Editor-in-Chief William Ashby, who is accountable for editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. He can be contacted at william.ashby@currentuk.co.uk or +44 20 4587 9486. The senior editorial team includes Managing Editor Sarah Mills, Politics & Public Affairs Editor Kieran Doherty, Business & Economy Correspondent Lucy Hartley, Culture & Features Editor Oscar Friel, and Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Diane Forbes. Full biographies and responsibilities are listed on the Our Team page. The governance structure ensures that any complaint or correction is handled promptly and transparently.
How can I advertise with Current UK?
Advertising enquiries should be directed to advertising@currentuk.co.uk; our commercial partnerships team manages display advertising, sponsored content, affiliate opportunities and newsletter sponsorships. All advertising must comply with our advertising and affiliate disclosure policy, which requires clear labelling of commercial material. Rates and placement options are available on request. The commercial team operates independently from editorial and does not influence news coverage. For general enquiries, use the contact page.
Our commitments
- We will always disclose the ownership and funding structure of Current UK in full on this page and keep it updated.
- We will never allow commercial relationships to influence editorial content, story selection or the treatment of any subject.
- We will clearly label all sponsored, affiliate and commercial content so that readers can distinguish it from independent journalism.
- We will hold the Editor-in-Chief accountable for all editorial decisions and publish corrections and complaints procedures openly.
- We will maintain a human editor’s final approval on every piece of published content, regardless of any AI-assisted tools used in research or drafting.