From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Immigration
A previously debunked claim about people being granted the right to live in the UK because they own a pet here has reappeared. Read
Other photos of the room show it’s an ornate curtain. Read
A video of Michael Gove dancing to ‘I wanna dance with somebody’ is not from a Christmas party in Downing Street in 2020. Read
Asked about an alleged party at Downing Street during lockdown, Dominic Raab claimed police ‘don’t normally’ investigate alleged offences which took place a year ago. Read
Health
The vaccines prevent many infections from happening—and prevent many onward infections as a result. Read
Health
The majority of people in hospital with Covid are vaccinated—but early reports suggest that the majority in intensive care are unvaccinated. Read
Thomas Hughes was recently jailed for 21 years over the killing of his son. Read
Health
Data on adverse events following a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has been misrepresented to suggest one in 17 die. Read
Health
Some dubious linguistics are being used to link the extinct secret society to the new Covid-19 variant. Read
The MHRA told Full Fact that iron oxide food colouring is frequently used in the shells of capsule medication. 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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