TERMS OF USE
Last updated: March 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of Wayback.org.uk (the “Site”), including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Wayback.org.uk is operated by The London News Group, 1 London Bridge St, London SE1 9GF, United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (207) 782-6000.
By using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
Wayback.org.uk provides access to a publicly accessible archive of journalism email newsletters. You may use the Site to browse, search, and discover journalism newsletters for personal, educational, or research purposes.
You agree not to use the Site:
- In any way that violates applicable UK or international law or regulation
- To copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from the archive in a manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of newsletter authors or publishers
- To scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Site in bulk without prior written permission from The London News Group
- To introduce malicious code, viruses, or any other technology that may harm the Site or its users
- For any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
Intellectual Property
The Wayback.org.uk archive is operated by The London News Group. The structure, design, database, and original editorial content of the Site are the intellectual property of The London News Group and are protected by UK copyright law and other applicable intellectual property legislation.
Newsletter content indexed or archived within the Site remains the intellectual property of the respective authors and publishers. The London News Group makes no claim of ownership over newsletter content produced by third parties.
Nothing in these Terms of Use grants you any rights to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from third-party newsletter content hosted or indexed within the archive.
Third-Party Content and Links
Wayback.org.uk indexes and links to newsletters and publications produced by third parties. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, the content of any third-party newsletter, website, or publication to which the Site links.
Links to external sites are provided for the convenience of users. The London News Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites.
Accuracy and Availability
The London News Group takes reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained in the archive is accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all entries.
The Site is provided on an “as available” basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The London News Group excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, Wayback.org.uk or any content contained within it.
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
The London News Group 1 London Bridge St London SE1 9GF United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (207) 782-6000
PAGE 8: EDITORIAL POLICY
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Editorial Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Wayback.org.uk is operated by The London News Group, 1 London Bridge St, London SE1 9GF, United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (207) 782-6000.
This Editorial Policy sets out the principles and standards that govern how Wayback.org.uk selects, categorises, and maintains its archive of journalism email newsletters. Transparency about our editorial decision-making is central to the integrity of the archive and to the trust of the journalists, publishers, readers, and researchers who use it.
Our Editorial Mission
The editorial mission of Wayback.org.uk is to preserve journalism email newsletters as part of the permanent public record of modern media.
We define journalism newsletters broadly: any regularly published email newsletter whose primary purpose is to inform readers about public affairs, current events, media, technology, business, culture, science, law, or other subjects of journalistic and civic significance. This includes newsletters produced by individual journalists working independently, newsletters published by established news organisations, and newsletters associated with specialist or trade publications.
Our editorial decisions are guided by the principle that preserving the historical record of journalism — including its most recent and rapidly evolving forms — serves a genuine public interest.
Inclusion Criteria
For a newsletter to be included in the Wayback.org.uk archive, it should meet the following criteria:
Journalistic purpose. The newsletter’s primary purpose should be to report, analyse, comment on, or curate information about matters of public or professional significance. We do not archive newsletters whose primary purpose is commercial promotion, marketing, or personal lifestyle content unrelated to journalism or public affairs.
Regular publication. The newsletter should have a consistent publication schedule — whether daily, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly — and should have published a meaningful body of work.
Identifiable authorship. The newsletter should be associated with a named author, editor, or publication. Anonymous newsletters are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Publicly accessible subscription. The newsletter should be, or have been, publicly available for subscription, either free or paid.
Newsletters that do not meet all of these criteria may still be considered where there is a compelling case for their preservation. Editorial judgement is applied in all cases.
What We Do Not Archive
Wayback.org.uk does not archive the following categories of content:
- Newsletters whose primary purpose is commercial advertising or promotional marketing
- Personal newsletters with no evident journalistic or public-interest purpose
- Newsletters that contain content that is defamatory, unlawful, or in violation of UK law
- Newsletters produced by organisations whose activities are contrary to public interest or applicable law
Editorial Independence
Wayback.org.uk’s editorial decisions are made independently of commercial considerations. Inclusion in the archive is not available for purchase and is not influenced by advertising relationships, sponsorship, or any form of commercial arrangement.
The London News Group is the publisher of Wayback.org.uk. Editorial decisions are made by the archive’s editorial team in accordance with this policy and are not subject to commercial override.
Accuracy and Corrections
We are committed to maintaining accurate records across the archive. This includes accurate attribution of newsletter content to the correct author and publication, accurate categorisation by topic and date, and accurate description of each newsletter’s editorial focus.
If you identify an error in any entry in the archive — including an incorrect author attribution, an inaccurate description, or a misdated issue — please contact us. We investigate all correction requests and, where an error is confirmed, we correct it promptly.
Corrections are applied transparently. Where a significant correction has been made to a catalogue entry, this will be noted within the entry where appropriate.
Handling Removal Requests
Wayback.org.uk respects the rights of newsletter authors and publishers. If a publisher or author does not wish their newsletter to be included in the archive, they may submit a removal request at any time.
Removal requests are assessed by the editorial team. In most cases, removal requests from verified authors and publishers are honoured promptly. The London News Group reserves the right to retain metadata (such as the title and author name of a newsletter) for the purposes of maintaining the completeness of the archival record, even where full content is removed.
Copyright and Reproduction
The archive is designed to function primarily as an index and discovery resource. The London News Group does not claim ownership of newsletter content produced by third parties.
Where newsletters are preserved beyond basic metadata, this is done in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, including any applicable fair dealing provisions for the purposes of research, news reporting, and preservation of the public record.
Newsletter authors and publishers who have concerns about the reproduction of their content within the archive are encouraged to contact us directly.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about any editorial decision made by Wayback.org.uk — including decisions about inclusion, categorisation, or accuracy — please contact us in the first instance:
The London News Group 1 London Bridge St London SE1 9GF United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (207) 782-6000
We will acknowledge all editorial complaints within five working days and aim to provide a substantive response within twenty working days.
Review of This Policy
This Editorial Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains accurate and reflects our current editorial practice. The date of the most recent review is shown at the top of this page.
Wayback.org.uk is operated by The London News Group, 1 London Bridge St, London SE1 9GF. Telephone: +44 (207) 782-6000.