There are far fewer than 850,000 registered sex offenders in the UK
A Freedom of Information request showed there are almost 100,000 people on the sex offenders register in England and Wales. Read
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The mayor of Calgary didn't say that Covid-19 was a hoax
This comes from what seems to be a fake transcript of a court hearing that never happened. Read
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Immunity through Covid infection is much riskier than a vaccine
Getting vaccinated is still effective, and far safer, whether you’ve had the disease or not. Read
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No evidence the Queen ordered 80 Manchester United shirts
Or asked for Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature, for that matter. Read
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Deaths from vaccines have not overtaken Covid-19 deaths
A TCW article misuses data about Covid-19 deaths and deaths after vaccinations to make false claims about vaccine safety. Read
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Wetherspoons Covid-19 reopening deal is fake
A Facebook post falsely claims Wetherspoons is offering a meal and drinks voucher to celebrate pubs fully reopening after lockdown. Read
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No plans to release Charles Bronson in December
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson confirmed claims on social media were inaccurate. Read
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Health
Video of ‘QR code’ detected in arm is not evidence of vaccine microchips
There are no microchips in Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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Immigration
No evidence Kabul airport video is faked
The fact people are not being blown over is no evidence the footage is faked, as suggested. Read
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NHS Test and Trace has not spent as much as war in Afghanistan yet
A Facebook post wrongly claims UK involvement in Afghanistan cost 59% of NHS Test and Trace Read
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