Post comparing state pension and House of Lords allowance uses old figures
The post first circulated in 2022, when the figures were broadly correct. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Vogue cover featuring boxer Imane Khelif isn’t real
An image which seems to be a cover of ‘Vogue Algeria’ featuring the boxer Imane Khelif has been digitally created, and no such magazine exists. Read
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Health
Scientists have not discovered that ‘autism can be reversed’
A US study published in June was limited in scope, and experts say autism cannot be reversed, or cured. Read
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Prime Minister’s Questions fact checked: 4 September 2024
We’ve examined claims from this week’s PMQs about the state of the public finances, support for pensioners, economic growth and more. Read
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CNN did not say Kamala Harris lied 113 times during DNC speech
CNN analysed five claims made in her speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. Read
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US aircraft carrier not targeted in recent strikes from Yemen
It has been falsely claimed that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier was targeted at the end of August. Read
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The Royal Family doesn’t receive £320 million a year from the taxpayer
This mixes up the net revenue profits of the Crown Estate with the Sovereign Grant, which is much lower at £86.3 million. Read
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Health
Mpox isn’t misdiagnosed shingles
A video has been widely shared on social media, in which a German doctor claims that shingles cases are being wrongly diagnosed as mpox. Read
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Faked AP report wrongly claims that Olympic art director was struck by lightning
The Associated Press has confirmed that the article was fabricated. It is also not true. Read
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Edited CNN headline makes false claims about Kamala Harris pledge
An altered screenshot of a CNN article has been circulating online. Read
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