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Corrections

If you believe we have published anything that is factually inaccurate please contact us loop_sw@icloud.com. Once verified we will correct it as soon as possible.

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No current corrections

Ethics & Standards Policy Statement

Loop South West expects all of its workers, and associates to carry out their business and perform their duties to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all relevant legal principles. This standard of behaviour and performance is maintained in its dealings with colleagues, customers, readers, suppliers, and all other stakeholders.

General Principles

We will at all times demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in order to uphold reputations and to inspire confidence and trust in their coverage. We will conduct our business in a competent, fair, impartial, and efficient manner.

Health and Safety

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment. There is a programme of regular health and safety and safe working guidance.

Environment

We respect the environment and the need to protect it and minimise the impact our operations have on it. We are engaged in a continuous programme of improvement on environmental issues.

People

All people are treated with dignity and respect with equal opportunities given to all irrespective of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, maternity, marital status, family status, disability, age, or national origin.

Reporting

Loop South West will take all reasonable care to avoid misleading statements, concealment, and overstatement in all of its advertising and public statements. It will seek to build long term partnerships with its readers by being honest and straightforward in its dealings at all times. It will respect the confidentiality of any information it may obtain in relation to its customers.

Suppliers

Suppliers will be chosen on the basis of factors such as price, quality, delivery, service, and integrity. The company’s choice of suppliers will be made objectively. Honesty and openness will be paramount in the company’s dealings with its suppliers.

Competitors

Loop South West will build its reputation on the basis of its performance alone. It will compete vigorously and lawfully and will not compete unfairly with others. It will not seek to damage the reputation of its competitors either directly or by implication.

Government, Regulators, and Legislators

Loop South West will seek to comply with all international, national, and local legislation affecting its operations. It will strive to follow the best practices.

Giving and Receiving Gifts and Entertainment

We will neither seek nor accept for themselves or others any gifts, favours, or entertainment without a legitimate purpose from any person or business organisation that does or seeks to do business with, or is a competitor of Loop South West. Gifts, favours, and entertainment may be given to others at the expense of Loop South West as long as these are consistent with customary business practice and are not excessive in value.

Bribes and Corrupt Practice

The company does not allow the direct or indirect offer, payment, solicitation, or acceptance of bribes in any form.