Viral figures on benefit fraud and tax evasion are wrong
Posts on social media make a series of specific claims about losses from benefit fraud and tax evasion, and the number of people investigating both. Read
Specialist Journalist
Posts on social media make a series of specific claims about losses from benefit fraud and tax evasion, and the number of people investigating both. Read
Claims that Denmark and other EU countries do so are missing context. Read
The rate reached its lowest level last summer but has been rising ever since. Read
A much lower figure tweeted by a Labour MP only included prosecutions for enabling tax evasion. Read
Payments are significantly lower and reduced further if meals are provided. Read
Images shared on local Facebook groups do not show a venomous breed, and an accompanying picture is from a 2019 incident in the US. Read
Some consulates were previously shut to the public due to security concerns Read
The company says it is not involved in any such offer. Read
Viral videos on social media show a robot created by an entertainment company and hired to amuse crowds. Read
This figure represents an old estimate of the likely cost to the Treasury. The cost to the economy cannot be reliably measured. Read