Video does not show a British oil tanker attacked off coast of Yemen
The video, which shows a ship engulfed in flames and smoke, is being shared widely on social media. 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.
Argos is not selling PlayStation 5 consoles for £3
Facebook posts are directing people to fake Argos websites where they’re told to “answer questions” to get a cheap console. Read
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Petition calling for expulsion of Israeli ambassador wasn’t permanently removed after reaching 100,000 signatures
The petition was briefly deactivated while being reviewed but is now live again. Read
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Tunnel under New York synagogue does not connect to a children’s museum
Thousands of people have shared this claim on social media. Read
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Health
BBC corrects article claiming 5% measles vaccination rate
No local authority in the West Midlands has a measles vaccine uptake lower than about 75% on any measure—although this remains well below the target. Read
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Education
Severe absence among school pupils in England increased by 26% last year, not 134%
A since-corrected article in The Spectator about pupil absence contained a number of inaccurate figures. Read
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Lib Dem leaflet misleadingly attributes supportive quote to the Guardian
The Guardian did publish it—but only as the headline of an opinion piece written by Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey. Read
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Eligibility criteria for prepayment fuel vouchers vary
Fuel vouchers to help struggling prepay energy customers do exist, but a charity which organises them says a viral Facebook post’s explanation is misleading. Read
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Photos show 2022 Saudi oil facility explosion, not airstrikes in Yemen
The images have been shared on multiple social media platforms. Read
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Viral clip does not show discovery of crude oil in Burkina Faso
The video was originally shared by a contractor in Minnesota, and shows repairs to a sewer. Read
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