Shopping
Facebook posts promoting free food boxes from Tesco aren’t genuine
Tesco has confirmed posts claiming users can claim a ‘free food box’ for £40 from the retailer aren’t genuine. Read
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Nasim Asl
Senior Political Journalist
Nasim joined Full Fact in June 2023. Before that she worked on BBC Question Time, and BBC Scotland News. She took part in the BBC’s Journalism Trainee Scheme, and has a masters degree in journalism.
Politics
Liz Truss is not entitled to a ‘£125k per year ex PM pension for life’
Former prime ministers can claim up to £115,000 a year for certain public duty expenses, but this is not automatic and it’s not a pension. Read
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Politics
Nigel Farage was not included on Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people
Despite claims on social media, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was not included on Time magazine’s TIME100 list for 2025. Read
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Politics
No, a new law isn’t being introduced to stop people playing music while driving
Videos shared on Facebook make false claims about a supposed new law banning music in moving cars and a new monthly electricity charge. Read
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Politics
No, you won’t be fined by the government for hanging washing outside
Despite claims being shared in videos on Facebook, the UK government didn’t introduce a ban on outside clothes drying on 12 October. Read
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United States
Edited Trump quote shared with misleading claims about teen beauty pageants
An edited quote that falsely suggests Donald Trump spoke about seeing teenage girls backstage at Miss Teen USA beauty pageant is being shared online again. Read
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United States
Donald Trump isn’t ‘buying England’
There’s no evidence to support posts being shared on Facebook claiming the US President said he would buy England and make it a US state. Read
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Shopping
Toby Carvery CEO isn’t giving away free meals to people who comment on Facebook posts
Despite claims being shared on social media, Toby Carvery has confirmed it is not giving away free carveries for two to those who like and comment on certain Facebook posts. Read
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Politics
Fast fashion purchases will not be limited from January
Videos being shared on Facebook falsely claim a “sustainable wardrobe order” is being introduced next year. Read
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Shopping
Lidl is not giving away free food boxes to people who like a Facebook post
A post shared on social media falsely claims the supermarket Lidl is giving away free food boxes worth £40. Read
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