UK Cadbury chocolate eggs do say ‘Easter’ on them
The company says its Easter eggs aren’t halal certified either, contrary to what has been claimed online. Read
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Sian Bayley
Senior News and Online Journalist
Sian joined Full Fact in April 2024 as senior news and online journalist. Prior to that she was news editor at The Bookseller magazine. She has previously worked for the Local Democracy Reporting Service and the Evening Standard.
Photo of ‘US army general killed in Gaza’ is actually old image from Iraq
There’s no evidence that reports of the death of a general are genuine. Read
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How Covid conspiracy theories in local Facebook groups led me to fact checking
As part of our #FactsMatter campaign, our news and online senior fact checker Sian Bayley shares what inspired her to tackle misinformation Read
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Was Netflix’s Adolescence based on a true story?
Some, including Kemi Badenoch, have suggested the series was based on a real-life crime committed by a boy who wasn’t white—but the show’s co-creators say it wasn’t based on any single case. Read
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No evidence Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about ending dual citizenship
Claims that the US president said he is ending dual citizenship “under the Espionage Act” are being widely shared, but he doesn’t appear to have actually posted this. Read
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No evidence Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg have partnered with Elon Musk to invest in a ‘non-woke’ film studio
We debunked a similar claim that circulated last year. Read
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Image of fictional characters at the Turkey protests is AI-generated
Although there is genuine footage of someone dressed as Pikachu at protests in Turkey, a picture showing Pikachu, Batman, Spiderman and the Joker running from police is not authentic. Read
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Viral image of Pikachu at Turkey protests is AI-generated
Although there is real footage of someone dressed as Pikachu at protests in Turkey, a viral still image circulating on social media is not authentic. Read
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MPs’ ‘winding-up’ payment is for four months not six after they lose seats
MPs are eligible for a ‘winding-up’ payment equivalent to four months’ salary after they leave Parliament following an election. Read
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Video of European leaders removing jackets in solidarity with Zelenskyy is AI
The image isn’t real. It is a still from a video that was created using artificial intelligence. Read
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