From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Health
While different measures of death rates have their own strengths and limitations, they all broadly concur that, in the UK, sadly, around 200,000 people have died of Covid-19. Read
because there’s no evidence sodium bicarbonate can be used to cure cancer. Some studies have looked at its use in reducing tumour pH levels, but none have suggested it could be used to treat cancer. Read
A social media post offering a camper van to one lucky winner isn’t quite what it seems. Read
Although Scotland receives funds from the UK Government, it can spend them on any devolved services. Read
A claim that daily vaccine deaths were higher than Covid-19 deaths was not discussed in the House of Commons. Read
Health
There is evidence that masks work to reduce the spread of Covid-19, but making them compulsory did not reverse a wave in the summer of 2020. Read
Mr Attali has denied the quote, which has been circulating for several years, and it does not appear in one of his books. Read
A video claims that the WEF has launched an initiative to stop Christmas traditions—but no such initiative exists. Read
The picture in the post is of a younger woman with a different name. Read
A Facebook giveaway falsely claims to be affiliated with a restaurant brand. 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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