Media Grid UK (mediagriduk.uk) is owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, a company registered in Malta (Malta Business Registry number C 84217). Editorial control and ultimate accountability rest with the Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Pierce, who ensures that all content meets the publication’s independent journalism standards.
Who owns Media Grid UK?
Media Grid UK is wholly owned by Sliema Media Limited, a private company limited by shares, incorporated in Malta. Its registered office is at Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara BKR 4013, Malta. The company may be contacted via the main switchboard on +356 2779 4100.
Sliema Media Limited operates Media Grid UK as an independent UK digital news publisher. There are no parent companies, shareholders or external investors that exercise editorial influence over the publication’s output. Ownership and control are held within the registered entity, and all editorial decisions are made in the UK newsroom under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief.
How is Media Grid UK funded?
Revenue is generated through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. No single funding stream is large enough to dictate editorial direction. All commercial material is clearly labelled: sponsored content carries a disclosure, affiliate links are identified, and any advertiser-funded features are marked accordingly.
The publication does not accept payment for positive coverage, nor does it allow advertisers or partners to review stories before publication. Detailed disclosure of our advertising and affiliate practices is available in our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure. Our Sponsored Content Policy further explains how commercial collaborations are handled without compromising editorial integrity.
How is editorial independence guaranteed?
Editorial independence is structural: the newsroom operates entirely separately from the commercial team. Jonathan Pierce, as Editor-in-Chief, holds final authority over all editorial decisions, including story selection, tone, corrections and the decision not to publish. No external organisation, advertiser or sponsor can direct or veto content.
This separation is codified in the Editorial Policy, which makes clear that commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions. All journalists and editors adhere to this policy, and any potential conflicts of interest are declared and managed. Readers who suspect undue influence can raise concerns via the complaints procedure outlined in our Complaints Procedure.
Who is responsible for governance and editorial standards?
Jonathan Pierce (Editor-in-Chief) has ultimate accountability for all published content, corrections and adherence to professional standards. He is supported by a dedicated editorial leadership team, which includes Rebecca Haines (Managing Editor), Thomas Grant (Politics & Public Affairs Editor), Amelia Foster (Business & Economy Correspondent), Sophie Lane (Culture & Lifestyle Editor) and Oliver Reeves (Standards & Fact-Checking Lead). Full biographies are available on the Our Team page.
The Managing Editor oversees the daily newsroom and headline review; the Standards & Fact-Checking Lead ensures every article is verified before publication. This layered structure guarantees multiple checks on accuracy and fairness, with the Editor-in-Chief retaining final sign-off on all major editorial decisions.
Where do I direct advertising or partnership enquiries?
Commercial enquiries, including advertising, sponsorship and partnership opportunities, should be sent to advertising@mediagriduk.uk or submitted via the general contact form at Contact Us. The commercial team will respond with rates, placement options and disclosure requirements.
All commercial agreements are governed by our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure and Sponsored Content Policy. These documents ensure that every commercial arrangement is transparent to readers and does not affect editorial judgement.
Our commitments
- All editorial content is produced independently, free from commercial or political influence.
- Every article is fact-checked, reviewed by an editor and approved by a named human editor before publication.
- All sponsored, affiliate or paid-for content is clearly labelled and disclosed to the reader.
- Corrections and clarifications are published promptly and transparently, as set out in our Corrections Policy.
- Readers can contact the Editor-in-Chief directly at jonathan.pierce@mediagriduk.uk with any concerns about ownership, funding or editorial independence.