From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
A Facebook post about an injured dog found in south-east London is a hoax. It uses a photo from a hit-and-run incident in New Jersey in 2020. Read
A cartoon on Facebook implies that Agenda 2030 will create a UN/WHO dictatorship and introduce several global policies. Read
A viral Twitter joke about a bus supposedly called ‘not the 48’ is being taken seriously by some. Read
Payments are significantly lower and reduced further if meals are provided. Read
A Facebook page is claiming to offer free Aldi food packages for users that engage with its posts, but Aldi has confirmed the page is not associated with them. Read
A post claiming a man is wanted for posing as the singer has been shared more than 11,000 times online. Read
Images shared on local Facebook groups do not show a venomous breed, and an accompanying picture is from a 2019 incident in the US. Read
Essex Police have confirmed the image being shared on social media is not a real tweet from the force. Read
Some consulates were previously shut to the public due to security concerns Read
A post on Instagram claims that satellites are fake and the Earth is flat. This is not true. 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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