From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Economy, Business & Finance
Covid-19 and Brexit mean trade volumes are incredibly volatile at the moment. We take a look at some of the claims about the latest data. Read
There is no evidence three pilots died of the Covid-19 vaccine. Four pilots have recently died, but BA says these are not linked. Read
A clip of a woman calling a Bristol hospital claiming most of its “positive” cases are false has been shared on social media. Read
A Conservative Woman article repeats claims from a Canadian vaccine scientist that appear to be based on flawed assumptions. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK spends more on aid than most G7 countries, although the gap will close in 2021. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Labour has led the UK government on six occasions. Unemployment rose during five of those. Read
Under current Covid-19 regulations, more than 30 people can protest in England if it has been organised by an accepted body and risk assessments have taken place. Read
Conspiracy theorist David Icke has made unsubstantiated claims about Covid-19 transmission , climate change and gene therapy. Read
Although this may sometimes work, there are better methods which could help to reduce the risk of contracting a disease from a tick. Read
Users on social media are sharing false claims that the Danish footballer had been vaccinated days before becoming ill on the pitch. 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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