Chester Zoo is not offering a giveaway through ‘Chester Wildlife Park’ Facebook profile
Chester Zoo has warned the Facebook giveaway is not real. 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.
Labour has received around £1.5 million from a Just Stop Oil donor, not the protest group itself
There’s no evidence of any donation from Just Stop Oil to the Labour party. Read
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The threshold for a recall petition to succeed is 10% of voters, not 10,000
Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds claimed a recall petition requires 10,000 constituents to sign it, but in nearly all constituencies the threshold is lower. Read
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Boris Johnson did not win the largest Conservative majority in 44 years
Lord Cruddas is also not correct to say Boris Johnson has never lost an election or campaign. Read
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‘Missing’ child appeal featuring boy with a baby deer is a hoax
Many versions of the fake appeal have been shared in Facebook community groups both in the UK and US. Read
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Claims that Japan does not accept any refugees are false
Although the numbers have always been low, Japan does accept a small number of refugees. Read
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Facebook post about Argos selling £2 PlayStation 5 consoles is fake
The retailer has confirmed the offer is not genuine. Read
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Health
NHS dentist statistics don’t support PM’s claim that there are over 500 more ‘this year’
Rishi Sunak claimed NHS dentist numbers have increased by more than 500 “this year” compared with “last year”—but he appears to have been quoting figures for 2021/22. Read
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No evidence dog pictured at petrol station has been found in different English towns
The picture of the dog appears to have been taken in a petrol station that does not have branches in Great Britain. Read
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Hoax posts about dog thief with gun use photos from US
The Facebook posts appear in community groups across the UK. Read
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