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Economy, Business & Finance
Labour’s shadow women and equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds claimed the Conservatives have “allowed the gender pay gap to rise”. Read
Other countries including Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands allow retailers to refuse cash. Read
The videos have been shared widely across social media platforms in recent days. Read
The fake memo appears to be an edited version of a memo published earlier this year authorising aid to Ukraine. Read
Health
There is no evidence thousands of girls were injured by an HPV vaccine project or that this led to the Gates Foundation being kicked out of India. Read
Scenes from the same game have been linked to misinformation about other conflicts. Read
Health
The health secretary’s claim about a rise in patients from Wales getting treatment in England appears to be based on unpublished data. Read
A video circulating online does not depict football fans in Ireland showing “support for Palestine”. Read
Health
Claims on social media that cholesterol in food doesn’t affect blood cholesterol levels are misleading, as are claims that carbohydrates—not fat—increase these. Read
Both Labour sources and Conservative MPs say the clip was faked. Read
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