9/11 video doesn’t prove plane didn’t hit South Tower
The post shows the moment Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. 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.
HGV securing point rules aren’t changing
A Facebook post cites the defunct government agency VOSA. Read
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‘Free Morrisons food box’ offer is fake
A post on Facebook claims that people can receive a free food box in exchange for comments and shares. Read
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Scottish Water says there’s no radium in its drinking water
A viral Facebook post claims a Scottish Water worker was overheard saying radium in the water is making people sick. Read
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Education
A survey of diversity in children’s books is flawed
A BBC News article said 10% of children’s books have an ethnic minority character, but this figure comes from flawed research. Read
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Education
Data doesn’t show parents will ‘insist’ on children wearing masks to school
A Mail Online article incorrectly claims ‘23% of parents of secondary pupils will insist their children wear masks’. Read
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Health
Germany has not stopped using Covid-19 vaccines
A social media post falsely claims Germany’s government no longer recommends Covid-19 vaccination. Read
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Immigration
No evidence one million people legally moved to Britain in 2020/2021
Turning Point UK’s claims are based on assumptions that are not supported by the official data. Read
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Health
Video falsely claims that you cannot refuse the Covid-19 vaccines
We fact check this, and several other claims. Read
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Health
Daily Mail understates the risks of Covid-19 to children
Severe disease and death are very rare, but still more common than the Mail claimed. Read
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