Senior Political Journalist
Politics
A video being shared online falsely claims that people who use their heating after 9pm will be fined £750 if they’re caught. Read
United States
An image of Barack and Michelle Obama has been edited to change the latter’s face. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we’ve taken a look at what it means when people talk about a ‘black hole’ in the public finances. Read
Politics
Videos shared online falsely claim that from 1 December 2025 people in the UK will have to stay at home after 11pm. Read
Immigration
In Labour’s first year, the number of asylum hotels in use decreased by three, while the number of asylum seekers in hotels increased by 8%. Labour hasn’t halved the use of hotels. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos shared on Facebook and TikTok falsely claim a government grant will be given to new parents from the start of next year. Read
Shopping
Posts on social media claim Argos is selling Nintendo Switch 2 games consoles for £4 to people who fill in a customer review, but the retailer confirmed this isn’t a genuine offer. Read
Shopping
Despite posts on social media claiming the company is selling discounted products to over-40s who fill in a survey, Fortnum & Mason confirmed this offer isn’t genuine. Read
United States
An image of Donald Trump embracing his daughter Ivanka in 1995 has been edited, with Jeffrey Epstein’s face replacing Ms Trump’s. Read
Shopping
Posts being shared on Facebook claim over-50s can get a Marks & Spencer hamper for filling out a questionnaire, but the retailer confirmed this is not a genuine offer. Read
