Fact Checker (former)
Crime
There are two sources of data on this type of hate crime, one estimates a 261% increase and the other a 40% decrease since around 2010. Read
Health
A new article written by Chinese scientists does not prove that the 2019 coronavirus outbreak came from bats in a government laboratory. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said “there has been little change in overall poverty levels for more than 15 years.” Read
Health
The figures in this article are inaccurate, leading to exaggerated claims about late lung cancer diagnoses in A&E. Read
Health
A study found that taking statins or blood pressure pills increased the likelihood of obesity by 82%, but the findings can’t be applied to the wider population. Read
This viral image claims that pensioners can collect just a fifth of the benefits ‘illegal immigrants’ and refugees can. But how much can each group really get? Read
Health
Images claiming to show high levels of sulphur dioxide above Wuhan are not based on real satellite data. Read
Prisoners who have a TV in their cell are exempt from the TV licence fee, but pay a weekly rental charge. Read
Health
It is important to take the size and age structure of the population into account. Read
Immigration
At least 40% were accompanied by a parent or carer. Read
