From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Health
An article shared on Facebook claims that most children with hepatitis were breastfed by fully vaccinated mothers. Read
It seems that the man himself was real, according to reports at the time. He was arrested, but we can find no evidence that he vanished—let alone that he came from a parallel universe. Read
Those liable do have to pay council tax, and nothing in the Magna Carta stops that being the case. Read
This claim appears to be based on a misunderstanding of a 2021 article that suggested a different measure of effectiveness be published alongside the usual measure. Read
Health
A headline suggesting otherwise is not accurate. There is a reported shortage of appointments for new NHS patients, however. Read
Health
A screenshot of a supposed new document from Pfizer has been shared thousands of times but is out of date. Read
Crime
A Spectator article recently claimed that a man had been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison after “continuously staring” at a woman. Read
The farewell flypast for the jets didn’t even pass London. Read
Health
We’re not sure where this number comes from, but official estimates suggest it’s more than double the true figure. Read
Until recently the Gov.uk website had given a misleading explanation of how to vote in local elections in England and Wales. 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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