From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Economy, Business & Finance
The number of people in employment is down since the pre-pandemic peak, while the number of employees (not counting the self-employed) is up. Read
Europe
The figure repeatedly quoted by Boris Johnson appears to include some votes which were not about whether or not the UK should be part of the EU. Read
Health
Screenshots and clips of an Australian news segment about Queen Elizabeth II have been shared widely online. Read
A video from TikTok of a trampoline and wheelie bin flying through the air were online long before Storm Eunice. Read
It shows a ferry in Scotland during Storm Dennis in February 2020. Read
A viral video from 2015 has been edited. Read
This familiar claim has returned on Facebook. MPs’ food and drink allowance, when they are away on business, is £25 per day. Read
Similar words attributed to a different author predate attribution to Sir Anthony. Read
A Facebook post promising essential goods worth £40 for free is not affiliated with Iceland. Read
Health
A video on Facebook makes claims about government overspending on Test and Trace, PPE and the value of fraudulent loans. 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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