Fact Checker (former)
Health
Not enough is known about the new coronavirus to say that it will disappear, or even have its spread reduced, in the UK as the temperature increases. Read
Health
WHO advise the public to wash their hands after handling money, especially if handling or eating food. Read
Health
There is a possibility that dogs and cats can test “weakly” positive for Covid-19, but there is no evidence that they can pass it on to humans. Read
Health
If you think you may have the new coronavirus, the NHS advice for people throughout the UK is to call 111. Do not visit your GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Read
Immigration
The minimum eligible salary will be £20,480, but other criteria will also apply. Read
Crime
In prison sentences of less than six months, the average number of previous offences was 60 for females and 57 for males. Read
Claims on Facebook overestimate the scale of Labour’s hospital PFI contracts. Read
Grenfell Tower was not built by a Labour council. Read
There is a scheme to dye the inside of rhino horns pink, but this did not affect their outside appearance. Read
This image has been doctored. Read
