Fact checker (former)
18 of the 19 warmest years on record have occurred since 2001, and the average global temperature has increased by about 0.8°C to 1.0°C since the period 1951-1980. Read
A Facebook post has fabricated a quote from Emmanuel Macron about the conditions for the UK if it wants to remain in the EU. Read
Health
Alcohol consumption in Britain has been falling over time. But alcohol-related hospital admissions and deaths have remained at roughly the same level. Read
Europe
The UK received more funding from the Marshall Plan than any other country. Read
People living in Britain as refugees are entitled to the same benefit and pension payments as UK citizens. Read
There is some association between dogs eating jerky treats and developing a kidney disorder called Fanconi Syndrome, but it is not linked to any brand or shop. Read
Europe
Over one million postal votes weren’t returned or were rejected during the EU referendum. A higher proportion of postal votes were counted than at the two previous elections. Read
Immigration
Refugees are not required to seek asylum in the first safe country they reach. But under EU law they can sometimes be returned to the first safe EU country they reached. Read
A vote of no confidence is one of two ways that parliament can trigger an early general election. Although MPs first have 14 days to try and form a new government if the vote passes. Read
Europe
The Department of Health and Social Care told us it didn’t make this poster. Read
