Parliament’s food outlets ran at a loss of £9 million in 2020/21
Catering services in the Houses of Parliament run at a loss. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Picture of parked up private jets isn’t from COP26
Some are claiming a 2013 picture likely taken during the Super Bowl in New Orleans, was taken in Glasgow during the climate change conference. Read
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Health
Why are media outlets reporting the Covid epidemic is escalating?
In recent days, CNN and Sky News have claimed the epidemic is growing, despite falling daily case numbers. Read
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Guardian wrong to suggest unvaccinated deaths are the majority currently
UKHSA explains that this is because a larger proportion of the population are vaccinated than unvaccinated. Read
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No evidence linking deaths among children to vaccine rollout
An article by The Exposé makes a misleading link between official statistics on child deaths and Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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Day of the Dead drone display of skull wearing sombrero didn’t happen
A photo of what looks like a colourful drone display depicting a skull wearing a sombrero for the Mexican Day of the Dead isn’t real. Read
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Health
Joe Rogan podcast uses Covid-19 death data out of context
The UKHSA explained these figures are to be expected, because a larger proportion of the population are vaccinated than unvaccinated. Read
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BBC presenter corrects false claim about Owen Paterson vote
BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt claimed a vote on whether to suspend Owen Paterson for breaches of the MPs Code of Conduct was a ‘free vote’. It wasn’t. It was subject to a three-line whip. Read
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Europe
Did the French PM really ask for the EU to ‘punish’ the UK over Brexit?
Claims the French PM wrote to the EU President asking the EU to punish the UK for Brexit have been controversial. We look at what his letter actually said. Read
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Health
293 ‘daily’ Covid deaths likely cover more than one day after technical issue
293 Covid-19 deaths were reported on 2 November, in part because a technical issue meant death recording was delayed over the weekend. Read
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