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Claims that the union flag is flying at half-mast over Buckingham Palace have been spreading on social media amid unsubstantiated speculation regarding the health of senior Royals. Read
The mock advert, which has been widely shared on social media, is the work of an artist known for his satirical creations. Read
An inaccurate claim regarding the cost of the NHS Covid-19 app has been recirculating on social media. Read
Since January, National Insurance payments have been 10% of an employee’s salary, though this will be 8% from April. Read
The video has been shared with warnings for mothers to be “more careful” on public transport. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Money raised through National Insurance is notionally separate from other tax revenue. But it doesn’t determine the amount of money which is spent on the NHS or social security. Read
Social media posts claim the photo shows the Swedish city of Malmö is ‘occupied by Islam’. Read
Crime
A figure used by Home Office minister Chris Philp isn’t necessarily the most useful indicator of knife crime trends. Read
The main part of the Westminster ‘Royal Residence’ is classed as a non-domestic property and pays business rates. Read
Health
This misunderstanding traces back to a scientific paper that said no such thing. Read
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