Health
PCR tests have not been revoked by the FDA
The FDA recalled one brand of lateral flow tests earlier this year, but claims that PCR tests have been revoked by the agency are untrue. Read
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Sarah Turnnidge
Fact Checker (former)
Sarah previously worked for HuffPost UK, and before that worked in local newsrooms including the Bristol Post, the Essex Echo and the Thurrock Independent.
Error in BBC reporting doesn’t mean 9/11 was scripted
Conspiracy theories about World Trade Center 7 have flourished since the attack. Read
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9/11 video doesn’t prove plane didn’t hit South Tower
The post shows the moment Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Read
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‘Free Morrisons food box’ offer is fake
A post on Facebook claims that people can receive a free food box in exchange for comments and shares. Read
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Education
Data doesn’t show parents will ‘insist’ on children wearing masks to school
A Mail Online article incorrectly claims ‘23% of parents of secondary pupils will insist their children wear masks’. Read
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Immigration
No evidence one million people legally moved to Britain in 2020/2021
Turning Point UK’s claims are based on assumptions that are not supported by the official data. Read
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There are far fewer than 850,000 registered sex offenders in the UK
A Freedom of Information request showed there are almost 100,000 people on the sex offenders register in England and Wales. Read
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No evidence the Queen ordered 80 Manchester United shirts
Or asked for Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature, for that matter. Read
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Health
Deaths from vaccines have not overtaken Covid-19 deaths
A TCW article misuses data about Covid-19 deaths and deaths after vaccinations to make false claims about vaccine safety. Read
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No plans to release Charles Bronson in December
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson confirmed claims on social media were inaccurate. Read
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