About

Prime News Compass is an editorial publication about reading news with care. We look at headlines, sourcing, evidence, context and uncertainty so general readers can see how a report is put together and decide what questions to carry forward.

The shape of a claim

A headline compresses a story into a few words; a report builds a fuller account around it. We examine the gap between those forms, paying attention to wording, emphasis and what the article actually supports. The aim is not to make every story seem doubtful, but to distinguish a clear finding from an interpretation or an open question.

For curious readers

This publication is for people who want to make sense of news without needing specialist training. Our pieces offer reading habits and distinctions that can be used across subjects. They are not a substitute for checking original records where those matter, and they do not provide professional advice.

Care with the details

We favour plain language, precise limits and examples that show how a reading choice works. When a point depends on context, we say so. Prime News Compass is independent editorial work; any paid or partner material is identified clearly wherever it appears.