News & Online Editor (former)
Economy, Business & Finance
The Mayor of Greater Manchester suggested that staff in closed pubs and bars in Bolton had no access to support. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
ITV claimed the Chancellor suggested that people working in the arts sector should retrain and find other jobs. Read
It has been claimed on social media that challenging someone who is not wearing a face covering could result in a fine. Read
An Instagram post compares recent Covid-19 and obesity mortality rates which are not representative of the wider picture. Read
A Facebook post makes misleading claims about the survival rates of people eating in restaurants without masks. Read
Health
There are some issues with the data released by the government. Read
Health
Health secretary Matt Hancock was wrong to say figures for England show a decrease in the number of people taking their own life. Read
Health
A study into the quantity of Covid-19 carried by some children does not prove they are ‘silent super-spreaders’. Read
A post on Facebook incorrectly claims that allowing women born in the 1950s to retire at age 60 would create four million jobs for young people. Read
A widely shared post on Facebook incorrectly claims migrants who arrive in Britain receive a free TV licence, while pensioners have to pay for one. Read
