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Three measures mentioned in the post’s caption all featured in the 2022 ‘mini-budget’, but only one of them was ever implemented. Read
Water vapour left behind by aeroplanes can appear as long, thin lines known as contrails. Read
This claim has been circulating online for at least a decade, and Ms Abbott has denied it is real. Read
This figure seems to be based on the assumption that most or all the votes for Mr Galloway were postal votes. Read
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Although the basic pay of first-year doctors in England did rise by that much last year, most junior doctors had a pay uplift of less than 10%. Read
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Many other countries have higher rates than Israel, according to WHO figures. Read
It has been shared on social media with the suggestion it shows genuine scenes in Russia following its presidential election. Read
A video of the presenter is accompanied by subtitles that inaccurately portray what she is saying. Read
A video shows someone unwrapping a pair of Nike Air Force 1 trainers with blue stripes and a Star of David on the side. Read
The clip cites independent investigative organisation Bellingcat as its supposed source, but they’ve confirmed that no such investigation exists. Read
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