Research update #3: who shares ‘false news’ and what makes a good graph
An occasional series summarising research that can inform our work from Full Fact's Research Manager Amy Sippitt. Read
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Commentary on the state of misinformation, and news from the Full Fact team.
Our “backfire effect” research review: areas we need to understand better for factchecking
We take a look at some interesting findings for factcheckers from our "backfire effect" review. Read
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Does the “backfire effect” exist—and does it matter for factcheckers?
In our new briefing, Full Fact’s Research Manager Amy Sippitt takes an in-depth look at whether the so-called “backfire effect” really exists—and what it means for factcheckers. Read
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All that glitters is not gold(en): how the press misreported Mark Carney's speech
This week, three national newspapers all reported the same misleading phrase from a speech by the governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. We look into what went wrong. Read
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Full Fact to start checking Facebook content as third-party factchecking initiative reaches the UK
This month Full Fact is going to begin factchecking images, videos and articles on Facebook, in a bid to slow the spread of misinformation on people’s news feeds. Read
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Frequently asked questions: Facebook
About our work checking content on Facebook. Read
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£5,000: The true cost of the The Twelve Days of Christmas
How much would it cost you to buy all the gifts of The Twelve Days of Christmas in 2018? Read
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Five ways Full Fact has made a difference this year
Let's be honest, it’s been a confusing year in British politics. But through it all, we've made sure you get the facts you deserve. Read
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In praise of... Alexios Mantzarlis
The first Director of the International Fact Checking Network Read
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Sign up to use Full Fact Live
Sign up to use Full Fact's live factchecking tool for the Brexit debate on Sunday 9th December. Read
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