Here at Press Hive, we want everyone to be able to read and enjoy our UK news coverage of politics, business, technology and public affairs. This accessibility statement explains what we are doing to make presshive.uk usable for all visitors, including those with disabilities, and how you can get help if you need it.
What accessibility standards do we follow?
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA, which is the recognised international standard for accessible websites. This means we design and test our site to be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for people with a wide range of abilities.
Our team follows best practices for semantic HTML, colour contrast, keyboard navigation and screen-reader compatibility. We carry out regular internal audits and use automated testing tools to identify and fix issues. If you find something that does not meet these standards, please tell us so we can put it right.
How this works in practice
We have taken practical steps to make every part of your visit smoother and more inclusive. From clear headings and consistent navigation to meaningful alt text for images, we focus on the details that matter most to people using assistive technologies.
All articles are written in plain English, with a clear structure of headings and short paragraphs to help you scan content. Our video and audio material includes captions or transcripts where possible. We do not use auto-playing video or flashing animations that could cause seizures or distraction. Forms and links are labelled descriptively, and you can enlarge text up to 200% without losing functionality. If you rely on a keyboard or voice-control software, every interactive element – from menus to search bars – is reachable and operable without a mouse.
Who is responsible for presshive.uk?
Press Hive is owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, a Malta-based digital media company (Malta Business Registry: C 84217). Our editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Ellery, oversees all content and takes responsibility for accessibility as part of our commitment to trustworthy journalism.
You can find full details about our company, funding and editorial standards on our about us page. Revenue comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content and newsletter sponsorships – but these relationships never influence editorial conclusions. Our editorial policy and ownership and funding disclosure explain how we maintain independence. For any questions about this statement, you can reach our team through the contact page.
What if you encounter an accessibility issue?
We want to hear from you if something on our site is difficult to use or does not work with your assistive technology. Your feedback helps us improve, and we will respond promptly to resolve the problem or provide an alternative format.
Please email our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Oliver Reeves, at oliver.reeves@presshive.uk or call +44 20 4587 9490. You can also use our dedicated complaints procedure or write to us at the registered office: Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara BKR 4013, Malta. We aim to acknowledge your report within two working days and to fix the issue or offer a workaround within ten working days. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the UK’s Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
In short
We are committed to making Press Hive a welcoming space for everyone. This statement will be reviewed and updated at least once a year, or whenever we make significant changes to the site. If you need help using any part of presshive.uk, please get in touch – we are here to help.