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The BBC News Styleguide

Last year we produced the new BBC News Styleguide. With over 80,000 downloads to date, its popularity has been phenomenal, generating lots of feedback.

We've set up this space where you can comment on articles written by John Allen, the author of the Styleguide, as well as submit your own. John will be moderating the site and responding to your comments.

Tell us what you think: [ Download the full guide ]
Jargon and fashion
What usages of language dismay you?
Imported words
Which words would you prefer not to hear?
Clichés and journalese
Are there phrases that should be dropped?
Improving writing
What else can we do to raise writing standards?
Suggest an article Contribute an article
If you feel strongly, why not contribute an article
About the author About the author
John Allen has worked in BBC news for 30 years

Other articles:

Currencies and Units of Measure This guide shows how and when to convert currencies and units of measure not normally used in the United Kingdom to the equivalent British units.




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