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Department for International Development may be abbreviated at second reference to DfID or the international development department ie with no caps. Headed by the secretary of state for work and pensions, who, according to context, may be referred to as the work secretary or the pensions secretary capped up if accompanied by name.

Department may be abbreviated at second reference to DWP ie all caps. No caps for the work department or the pensions department. The noun is dependant eg: Mr Smith told the court he had 14 dependants.

The adjective is dependent eg : Mr Smith told the court he was heavily dependent on drugs. Deprecate means "to express disapproval of". Do not confuse with depreciate, which means "to diminish in value". The city and county are Londonderry. The city should be given the full name at first reference, but Derry can be used later. The local council is Derry City Council. To talk about a "nuclear deterrent" implies acceptance of the doctrine of deterrence, which not all do.

Referring to a "nuclear weapons programme" might be a suitable alternative. The word leader will usually suffice. Say different from rather than "different to" or "different than". Pick only the best lines for direct quotation; anything else should be converted into indirect speech.

Eliminate superfluous conversational devices eg: "to be honest with you", "what I want to say is". Make sure the meaning is clear - if not, leave it out. A combination of indirect speech and omission should solve the problem. Punctuation: with complete sentences, the closing quotation marks go after the full stop. With a single word or phrase, the quotation marks go before the full stop.

Where part of a quote has been omitted, use triple dots with a space after the last dot eg: The quality of mercy is not strained… it is twice blest. We should be careful about the language we use when referring to disabled people. The same applies for mentally disabled people. Do not refer to someone being "wheelchair-bound" or "confined to a wheelchair", since wheelchairs provide mobility - not confinement.

Instead, write about a person who uses a wheelchair or who is in a wheelchair or a wheelchair user. Many disabled people do not see their impairment in negative terms. Avoid describing people as "mute". Speak of people with cerebral palsy. We do not speak of "epileptics" or "epilepsy sufferers". Instead, say people with epilepsy.

The use of the term "fit" for an epileptic incident is increasingly seen as outdated and can be offensive. The preferred word is seizure , though attack can also be acceptable.

However, if a speaker uses fit in a direct quote that's OK. Avoid using the word " leper " when describing someone with leprosy. It carries very negative connotations, suggesting an outcast or pariah. This is acceptable provided it is in direct quotes.

In reporting stories about albinism , we should recognise that it might not be a familiar term to everyone. People with albinism or albino people would be our preference, with " albinos " only to be used in headlines. CDs and DVDs are discs , and someone may suffer a slipped disc ; but for the computer storage devices we use a disk eg hard disk , floppy disk. People are not "released" from hospital - they are discharged or sent home , allowed home etc.

Not to be confused: discreet means "careful" or "tactful"; discrete means "distinct and separate". Do not confuse with "uninterested". The original theme park in California is Disneyland. There is also Walt Disney World in Florida. The European one is now Disneyland Paris no comma , although the company that owns it retains the name, Euro Disney. Is our preferred spelling, as opposed to despatches.

In Parliament, ministers lean on the dispatch box ie without caps. In most cases, use both imperial and metric measures. UK and US stories should usually put miles first, followed immediately by a conversion to km inside brackets. The words "metre", "kilometre" etc are not written out in full, even at first reference; use the abbreviations m , km , etc - with no space and no "s" in the plural. Defence Advisory Notice formerly D notice - an official request to withhold a news item for reasons of national security.

Use the title Dr always abbreviated for doctors of medicine, scientific doctors and church ministers who hold doctorates - but only when it is relevant. So it would be Mr Liam Fox. But do not use Dr for politicians who have a doctorate in politics, history etc. In general, lower case unless the name refers to a country eg: German shepherd, great Dane, Afghan hound, rottweiler, labrador, Portuguese water dog, pekinese, Irish wolfhound, poodle, spaniel, dachshund.

Full title: Dow Jones Industrial Average. Downing Street is an acceptable synonym for a government spokesman eg: Downing Street says Do not use in any other context. The legal alcohol limit for drivers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is: 80 milligrams of alcohol per millilitres of blood; 35 micrograms of alcohol per millilitres of breath; milligrams of alcohol per millilitres of urine.

In Scotland, the limits are 50 milligrams, 22 micrograms and 67 milligrams. When referring to seizures of illegal drugs,say drugs with a street value of… and not " drugs worth…".

Say the Duchess of York at first reference; then the duchess lower case. Do not call her "Fergie". In genuinely Dutch names, it is Van with an initial cap if only the surname is given eg The painting was by Van Gogh.

But it is lower case if you use the whole name eg The museum is dedicated to Vincent van Gogh. This may vary with anglicised or US derivatives, where an individual might have chosen to retain the capitalised Van in all circumstances. Use upper case for the planet eg The spaceship will circle the Earth for weeks.

Otherwise, lower case eg Madonna said it had taken her weeks to come down to earth after the wedding. We should describe earthquakes in terms of magnitude, which is the measure used by the US Geological Survey eg The island was hit by a magnitude seven earthquake. Magnitude measurements can usually be found on the USGS website. Note that we should not use the terms "Eastern Europe" and "Eastern European" when referring to the former Soviet bloc.

Common variety is O ie with a letter "O", rather than a zero. Note that it is caused by bacteria, not a virus. Not synonymous with "affect". Correctly used," effectively" means "efficiently" or "successfully" - as in Despite his inexperience, he rules the country effectively. But the word is frequently misused and misunderstood to mean "in effect" and so should, in general, be avoided.

If you mean "in effect", then say so. If you mean "effectively", then say "successfully" or perhaps "to good effect". Do not use either Eire or Southern Ireland. Its people and the adjective are Irish - some people living in Northern Ireland may also describe themselves as Irish or Northern Irish.

The verb is singular if both alternatives are singular Either Smith or Jones is to stand for Parliament. If even one of them is plural, then the verb is plural Either Smith or his political colleagues have to make a decision.

Egyptian opposition figure and former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency ie one word, capital "E" at the start, plus an internal capital "B". Second reference: Mr ElBaradei.

People standing for Parliament are parliamentary candidates or just candidates - either way, lower case. Quantities of electricity are frequently measured either as power - how much energy is consumed in a given time kilowatts, megawatts etc , or energy itself eg: kilowatt-hours - the amount of energy required to run a kilowatt-consuming device for an hour. These are not interchangeable. When talking about energy costs or annual consumption, use kilowatt-hours eg: In its first three days of operation, the turbine produced kWh, enough to power an average household for a month.

EDF said it would subsidise the energy cost by as much as 3p per kWh. Although often thought to be fatal, we support the view that it can cause death or injury. But because of possible ambiguity, be clear in stories what the outcome was. Where part of a quote is omitted, put three dots immediately after the last word used, followed by a space eg "Prices have not merely risen It is important NOT to start with a space, because this could mean a new line beginning with the dots.

If the quote is a complete sentence, there is no need for an ellipsis. Do not use "enormity" to mean "hugeness". The name for a form of competition using video games. For both the machine and the coffee it makes, espresso is the correct term. The country formerly known as Swaziland.

Initial letter is now capitalised. In line with our usual rule, cap up only the first letter because we pronounce it as a word. First reference should always spell out the Basque separatist group , Eta or the Basque separatist movement , Eta. It is Eton College - and not Eton School. The currency adopted by 19 EU member states ie lower case and never abbreviated. Since , we have used the symbol for the euro rather than spelling it out.

If using the full name, the plural is euros. Latest information here. European Central Bank. The European Central Bank controls monetary policy in the 19 EU member states that make up the eurozone. Its headquarters are in Frankfurt, Germany. It may be shortened on second reference to ECB. Do not abbreviate to "EC". This is the civil service of the European Union, headed by commissioners from the member states. It can propose new laws - but actually enacting legislation is the job of the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

Not to be confused with the Council of Ministers or the Council of Europe. The current European Council president is Donald Tusk. He may for headline purposes be referred to as "EU president", but the full title should be in the summary and top four pars. This is not an EU institution. It was established as a permanent entity in under the auspices of the Council of Europe and sits in Strasbourg. Its task is to ensure the observance of the principles set out in the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Judgements are binding on its 47 member states. This is based in Luxembourg. Its function is to apply and interpret EU law. Initially, an advocate general presents a legal opinion on a case. The full court then deliberates and delivers its judgement. Not to be confused with the International Court of Justice. Do not abbreviate to "EU Parliament".

It is lower case if you are dropping the "European" label - eg Six MEPs walked out of parliament in disgust. Under the Lisbon Treaty, it became a co-legislator with the Council of Ministers in most policy areas. European Union EU. Created by the Maastricht treaty of The EU now incorporates 28 countries, with five others Iceland, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Turkey recognised as candidates for membership. Currently incorporates 19 EU member states where the euro is a valid currency.

It should be in lower case , one word. The rule used to be that only places or buildings were evacuated, not people. This is at odds with common usage, which now allows people to be "evacuated", as well as buildings. But avoid the intransitive use, eg: "People are preparing to evacuate from Lebanon Only after a legal process. Gunmen do not "execute" people, though they often claim to; they kill or murder. Two words when referring to the concept of trading with developing nations on an equal basis.

However the Fairtrade Foundation, which promotes the system, is one word, as is the Fairtrade label and individual brands launched by supermarkets. The Falkland Islands are known in Argentina as the Malvinas. The Falun Gong religious group should NOT be referred to as a cult, as it insists it is not - although the Chinese authorities say it is. We can call it a spiritual movement. Stands for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the leftist rebel group that laid down its weapons in Only the first letter is capped up because we pronounce it as a word.

The acronym has been retained for the political party it created, the Alternative Revolutionary Force for the Common People. Takes initial caps. NB: it is not on the same date everywhere. In Australia, it is the first Sunday in September. Someone who is disorientated or disconcerted can be described as fazed , although only in direct quotes, as it is a colloquialism. Do not confuse with phased , which means "introduced in stages", eg: The new curriculum was phased in over three years.

It does not mean "irresponsible" or "reckless". Central Bank of the US ie initial caps. After first reference, can be shortened to the Fed no full stop. Use "fewer" when you can count something, as in The committee wants to have fewer meetings next year.

If you cannot count it, use "less", as in Voters are calling for less bureaucracy. Do not use "no less than" with numbers - say eg: He exceeded the speed limit on no fewer than 12 occasions. However, ages , heights and weights take "less" eg: Tom Thumb was less than 3ft 91cm tall; Police say the man is less than 30 years old ; She weighs less than seven stone The adjective is Philippine. It is the teeth that are fine, not the comb. Fire crews two words is also acceptable. There is NO hyphen in the noun eg: Rooney was injured during the first half.

There IS a hyphen in the adjective eg Arsenal scored three first-half goals. Otherwise, no hyphens eg Red Rum was first past the post. Do not confuse with flout , which means "to disobey". The verb flounder means "to struggle" or "be in a state of confusion". Do not confuse with founder , which means "to fill with water and sink" and, metaphorically, "to fail".

Similarly marchpast. When writing about any sporting season, or tax or financial years etc, our preferred style is Avoid unthinking agency usage eg: "Police were forced to open fire". It is usually not true. Simply tell the readers what happened: " Police opened fire You can also refer to the Foreign Office second reference: FO.

In genuinely German names, von is in lower case when the whole name is given eg: Herbert von Karajan. It disappears when only the surname is given eg: Karajan died in There may be variations with anglicised or US derivatives, where the individual might have chosen to retain the von with the surname.

The Dutch van and the Italian di are lower case if the whole name is used. They are capped if only the surname is used eg: Angelo di Loreto says he might retire , but It is not the first time Di Loreto has said so.

If in doubt over any foreign name , check with World Service. This construction as in "The judge told Smith and Jones they could expect no mercy. The former was given a year sentence, the latter 15 years. F1 may be used in headlines or at second reference. Properly used, it means "by chance, rather than design".

It does NOT mean "fortunate" or "well-timed". Contrary to our usual convention with single-figure numbers, we use digits rather than words. We do not include a space. Often used as an alternative to industry jargon SUV sports utility vehicle , but not necessarily the same thing. Our style is to use words eg three-quarters separated by hyphens or, where appropriate, to substitute a decimal 0.

Its full name is Frankfurt am Main, but should be referred to simply as Frankfurt. There is another Frankfurt in eastern Germany, on the Polish border. It is wrong to speak of receiving something "for free".

You receive it either free or for nothing. Capped when referring to the Act or to a Freedom of Information request , but lower case if talking generally about the issue of freedom of information. Later references do not need any quotation marks. An alternative in text though not in headlines is so-called friendly fire - which does not require apostrophes. But one word only in frontbencher and also in the adjective frontbench as in frontbench spokesman.

The noun is two words, both lower case eg More troops are being sent to the front line ; the adjective is lower case, but hyphenated eg Fresh supplies are getting through to front-line positions. Avoid the trade term "the Footsie". NB: the benchmark index is the FTSE ie a space before the number , which can be defined as listing the leading firms traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Traditionally, does not mean "generous" or "full", but, "sickly sweet" or "over the top". So avoid use of the term "fulsome praise". Libyan leader from - ie spelt with a "G" rather than a "Q", and a double "d" with a single "f".

Full name: Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi. The full name of the force is the Garda Siochana. He is an Irish citizen, and his knighthood is honorary. Using appropriate language is an important part of how we portray people in our stories. Sexuality, race, ethnicity or disability should not be mentioned unless they are relevant to the subject matter.

But when we do focus on one aspect of a person's character we should ensure we do not define them by it. It can apply to members of both sexes, but current preferred practice is to refer to " gay men and lesbians ". Where possible, however, initials should be avoided. The issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people can be very different and the more specific we can be with our language, the better.

Homosexual means people of either sex who are attracted to people of their own gender, but take care how you use it. While it can be fine in historical, judicial or legislative references, it can be considered offensive in other contexts because of past associations with illegal behaviour and mental illness.

Transgender , or trans , is a good umbrella term for a person whose gender identity differs from their sex at birth. And vice versa. Use the term and pronoun preferred by the person in question. If reporting on someone who is making their transition public, it may be appropriate to refer to their previous identity to help audience understanding. It may also be appropriate to refer to a transition to make sense of some stories.

Transsexual refers to someone who has changed, or wishes to change, their body through medical intervention. Transsexual is not an umbrella term. Many transgender people do not identify as transsexual and prefer the word transgender.

Try to ask or find out which term a person prefers. It should not be used as a general description for a transgender person. However, it is not universally accepted and has the potential to cause offence. Be careful when using the term. We should not apply the term to an individual or group unless they have already adopted it.

Non-binary is an adjective used to describe a person who does not identify as only male or only female, or who may identify as both. Obviously, we should not ascribe a gender to someone non-binary.

This could be without explicitly mentioning their gender, however eg: [First name surname] - who uses "they" and "them" as personal pronouns - is…. Style is to use initial caps. It is made up of three houses: bishops, clergy and laity. It can make decisions on doctrine and worship without reference to Parliament at Westminster. Be explicit. Do not at first reference say eg: "the North East" if you mean north-east England - it could as well mean north-east Scotland.

The rule of thumb is that if a place has a league football team no county is required. So it would be just Norwich , but Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.

When referring to geological periods such as Early Jurassic or Late Cretaceous cap up both the period and the epoch. Be clear which Georgia is being referred to: the independent nation in the Caucasus capital: Tbilisi or the US state capital: Atlanta. May be rendered simply as Glaxo in headlines, and also at second reference in text. Initial cap for the God of Christianity or any other monotheistic faith. Otherwise, lower case eg: Fans treat Roy of the Rovers as a god. The four most important championships are known as the majors lower case.

The Open takes place in Britain, but is not "the British Open". Like "bad news" - not to be used as a blanket term. For example, a cut in interest rates must not be characterised as "good news on interest rates" - since, while mortgage holders will be pleased, savers will not.

So the term is acceptable only with a qualification eg There is good news for house buyers. The safest approach is simply to say what has happened - and let the reader decide whether it constitutes good news or bad. The abbreviation "govt" is never acceptable, even in a headline. The former governor is a steadfast opponent of the death penalty.

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