From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Health
People become doctors when they complete their medical degrees, at which point they start work on a basic salary of just over £32,000. Read
The Guardian has confirmed it has never published the headline or article. Read
Red potatoes get their colour from naturally occurring pigments called anthocyanins. Read
Contrary to a claim on Facebook, the sun is not equal in size to the moon. It is more than 400 times larger in diameter than the moon, and about 400 times further away from the Earth. Read
Multiple posts are sharing an image that appears to show a cement truck on a database of hate symbols. Read
The Speaker’s office has confirmed there are no plans for Sir Lindsay Hoyle to meet the head of the Palestinian mission this week, despite an email circulating on social media. Read
Health
There was a fall in the NHS England waiting list in October—but it followed three days of strikes by junior doctors, consultants and specialty doctors earlier in the month. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Prime Minister and the shadow chancellor have made contrasting claims about the impact of changes to personal taxes. Read
Sunset won’t happen after 7pm in the UK until the end of March. Read
This claim comes from a fake screenshot appearing to show a social media post by the police force. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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