Health
What is the guidance on face masks?
Full Fact takes a look at the rules on wearing face coverings. Read
Analysis
Pippa Allen-Kinross
News & Online Editor (former)
Pippa joined Full Fact as a journalist in January 2020 from her position as senior reporter at Schools Week. She previously worked for the Wimbledon Guardian and The Wharf and freelanced at Mirror Online.
Health
Government issues contradictory advice on travel quarantine
The government has given conflicting advice about who needs to quarantine after travelling home from abroad from 10 July. Read
Fact checks
Health
Increase in doctors and nurses does not include Covid-19 returners
Rises in the number of full-time doctors and nurses in the NHS do not include staff members who returned to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Read
Fact checks
Education
The government’s education funding figures need context
Figures given by the Department for Education about the amount of weekly funding for schools do not give the full picture. Read
Fact checks
Health
Coronavirus cures: debunked
We’ve been asked by readers to find the truth about many alleged ‘cures’ for Covid-19. Read
Analysis
Keir Starmer led the CPS when it did not charge Jimmy Savile, but he wasn’t the reviewing lawyer
Keir Starmer was Director of Public Prosecutions when it was decided there was insufficient evidence to charge Savile, but he was not the reviewing lawyer on the case. Read
Fact checks
Health
Does any country have 'a functioning track and trace app'?
Boris Johnson claimed no country currently has a functioning Covid-19 track and trace app. Read
Fact checks
Police have not warned the public about face masks doused in chemicals
Viral Facebook posts falsely claim criminals are handing out face masks doused in chemicals that cause unconsciousness so they can rob houses. Read
Fact checks
Health
Public transport use higher than transport minister claimed
Grant Shapps claimed use of public transport is at 5% of its usual levels, but government figures show it is actually much higher. Read
Fact checks
Health
What are the new lockdown rules on social distancing?
Rules about who you can meet and what you can do outside have been updated by the government. Read
Analysis
