Hoax posts about ‘missing’ man ‘Martin Jones’ recirculating on social media
False claims that an elderly man with dementia is missing are circulating widely in local Facebook groups. 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.
Prince William does not own Serco
Serco doesn’t ‘own’ Obamacare, the colloquial name for the US Affordable Care Act, either. Read
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Hoax ‘injured dog’ posts use old photo which appears to be from Ukraine
Facebook posts falsely claim a dog has been injured in a hit-and-run incident in various locations around the UK. Read
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Traffic cameras in Leeds city centre cannot ‘capture faces’
A video on Facebook claims that “scanners” have been positioned on lamp posts in Leeds to capture pedestrians’ faces. Read
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New speed cameras with a limit of 72mph haven’t been set up on the M1 or M25
Claims that cameras enforcing a maximum speed of 72mph are being activated have been shared online. Read
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Video clips don’t show Buzz Aldrin admitting he never went to the Moon
Three out-of-context interview clips have been shared as apparent evidence the astronaut never walked on the Moon. Read
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London is not ‘55% non-white’
Data from the 2021 Census shows it’s closer to 46%. Read
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Health
5G isn’t going to activate Marburg virus hidden in vaccines
There’s no evidence for false claims on social media stating Marburg virus is hidden in the Covid-19 vaccine and will be activated by 5G. Read
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Health
The Government did not spend £37 billion on the NHS Test and Trace app
A post on Instagram has claimed that £37 billion was “wasted” on the NHS Test and Trace app when it actually cost about £35 million in its first year. Read
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Energy bills, retirement age and pensions in the UK compared to France
A Facebook post claims people in France are “better off” because “they strike”. Read
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