Spiking: Very rare to contract HIV through used needle
The National AIDS Trust said some posts claiming victims of needle spiking had tested positive for HIV were “demonstrably false”. 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.
Covid-19 vaccines do offer some protection against transmission and infection
Neil Oliver recently incorrectly said that Covid-19 vaccines don’t offer any protection against transmission or infection from the virus. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Was the Chancellor right on the Budget increasing departmental spending by the most this century?
The Chancellor announced departmental spending during this Parliament would increase by the largest amount this century. Our calculations show spending increased more each year from 2001-2005. Read
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Health
False claims from funeral director about facemasks, vaccines and the pandemic
A widely shared video on social media, featuring an interview with a funeral director contains false information about the Covid-19 pandemic. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Claims of an EU mineral water ban need a drop of context
Manufacturers can continue to export to Britain, as long as they renew their accreditation by 7 January 2022. Read
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Environment
Murky claims about sewage bill fact checked
Claims the government voted for sewage to be pumped into rivers, and that a rejected amendment would have cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of pounds need clarification. Read
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There are no parasites in the Covid-19 vaccines
Claims that the vaccines contain a parasite normally found in fish eggs are completely untrue. Read
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Europe
Is the UK really the EU’s ‘Treasure Island’?
The UK accounts for 69% of the EU’s goods trade surplus—but that’s a figure which could be misleading unless you understand exactly how it’s calculated. Read
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Fake photo of William Shatner does not prove he didn’t go into space
A photo of William Shatner circulating on Facebook is digitally manipulated - but it isn’t proof the Blue Origin space launch was faked. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Viral tweet on Rishi Sunak’s tax claims got it wrong
The tweet misunderstood what the Chancellor said. Read
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