Current UK (currentuk.co.uk) is owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, a company registered in Malta under number C 84217, with its registered office at Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara BKR 4013, Malta. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website, any newsletters, and all content published by Current UK. By using the site you accept these terms in full.
Who is responsible for this website?
Current UK is owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, a Maltese-registered company (company number C 84217). The editorial team is led by Editor-in-Chief William Ashby and Managing Editor Sarah Mills. All editorial decisions are independent of commercial relationships. The registered office is Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara BKR 4013, Malta.
Sliema Media Limited also maintains a UK editorial line (+44 20 4587 9485) and a main line in Malta (+356 2779 4100). Editorial correspondence can be sent to the team using the emails listed on our Contact page. The publisher is fully responsible for all content published under the Current UK brand.
What rules apply to accessing the website?
You may access Current UK for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to use automated tools (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access, copy, or monitor any part of the site without our prior written permission.
We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to users who breach these terms, engage in abusive behaviour, or attempt to disrupt the functioning of the website. Access to certain areas, such as newsletters or comment sections, may require registration. You are responsible for keeping any login credentials confidential.
How is intellectual property protected?
All content on Current UK — including articles, photographs, graphics, videos, headlines, and data — is owned by or licensed to Sliema Media Limited and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or commercially exploit any content without explicit permission.
If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please see our Copyright and takedown policy for instructions on submitting a notice. We take intellectual property rights seriously and will respond promptly to valid complaints.
What is our liability?
Current UK provides content for general informational and journalistic purposes only. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sliema Media Limited disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site.
This does not affect your statutory rights under UK consumer law if you are a consumer accessing the site from the United Kingdom. In particular, nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
How do we handle external links?
Current UK may include links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. These links are provided solely as a service. We do not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any external site.
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external site you visit. No link from Current UK should be interpreted as a recommendation or guarantee of the linked site’s reliability.
What disclaimers apply?
All content on Current UK is published for general informational and journalistic purposes. It does not constitute medical, financial, legal, or professional advice of any kind. You should seek qualified professional guidance for specific circumstances.
We strive to ensure accuracy, but errors may occur. Our corrections policy explains how we address mistakes. Sponsored content, affiliate links, and commercial partnerships are clearly labelled, as set out in our advertising and affiliate disclosure. No commercial arrangement influences editorial conclusions.
Which laws govern these terms?
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malta. Any disputes arising from your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malta.
If you are a consumer resident in the United Kingdom, you also benefit from any mandatory protections provided by UK consumer law that cannot be varied by contract. Nothing in these terms deprives you of those protections. We will endeavour to resolve any disputes informally before resorting to legal proceedings.
How can you contact us about legal matters?
For all legal queries, including copyright complaints, privacy concerns, or questions about these terms, please email legal@currentuk.co.uk. Our legal team will respond as promptly as possible.
You can also write to Sliema Media Limited at the registered office address above, marking the envelope “Legal – Current UK”. For general enquiries, use info@currentuk.co.uk. Our complaints procedure details how we handle concerns about editorial content.
What are our privacy and cookie policies?
We are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and store your information. Our Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.
These policies form part of these Terms of Use. By using Current UK, you consent to the data practices described in them.
Our commitments
- We publish only content that has been reviewed by a named editor and fact-checked before publication.
- We clearly label all sponsored content, affiliate links, and commercial partnerships so you can always tell what is independent journalism.
- We maintain a named editorial team and a standalone corrections policy that invites readers to report errors and guarantees transparent fixes.
- We never allow commercial relationships to determine editorial conclusions or story selection.
- We handle all complaints and legal notices promptly, with a dedicated legal@currentuk.co.uk address and a published complaints procedure.