Health
False claim cancer is ‘trying to heal’ shared again online
Incorrect and potentially harmful claims that cancerous tumours are ‘bags of toxins’ are being shared again online. 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
Defence spending not set to increase by an ‘extra’ £270 billion
This figure refers to the Ministry of Defence’s total budget for the period of the Spending Review, and does not refer to year-on-year increases to this budget. Read
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Shopping
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is not offering ‘young explorer kits’ as survey reward
Posts on Facebook have claimed that SEA LIFE London Aquarium is “offering an exciting Young Explorer Kit” to people who fill in a “short survey”.But a spokesperson confirmed to Full … Read
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Shopping
No, Amazon is not selling HP laptops for £3
Posts being shared on Facebook claim Amazon is selling HP laptops for £3 to people who complete a “quick questionnaire”.But this isn’t a legitimate offer from the retailer, as a … Read
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Immigration
More AI videos of small boat crossings circulate on Facebook
Videos viewed tens of thousands of times online claim to show migrants crossing the Channel or arriving in the UK via small boat. But these videos aren’t real and were made with Google’s AI tools. Read
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Shopping
No, Tesco isn’t selling a nutribullet baby food processor for £1.99
A Facebook post claims people can receive a nutribullet baby food processor for £1.99 from Tesco if they “take part in a short social survey.”But Tesco has confirmed to Full … Read
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Immigration
Are the Conservatives or Labour responsible for the fall in net migration?
During a BBC Makerfield by-election debate, Labour’s Andy Burnham and the Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley made seemingly contrasting claims over net migration. Read
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Immigration
How many migrants come to the UK by small boat each day?
We’ve looked at the figures after Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon said his party would tackle illegal immigration by stopping “1,000 people coming in a day”. Read
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Shopping
No, Aldi isn’t selling cheap food boxes to the over 40s
A social media post claims Aldi is selling a “food box for just £10” to those aged over 40 who “fill out a short questionnaire”.But the retailer confirmed this isn’t … Read
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Politics
Video of Keir Starmer responding to criticism of the government is AI-generated
While a video being shared on social media contains real clips of Jeremy Kyle, Mr Starmer’s response is AI-generated. Read
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