“Article 42” of Magna Carta only existed for a short time
It appeared in the original 1215 version of the document, but this was quickly overturned. Read
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Warnings over NHS coronavirus vaccine scam email
The scam attempts to take financial information from members of the public. Read
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Adolescents have been recruited for Covid-19 vaccine trials in the US
2,000 children aged between 12 and 15 have been recruited onto the trial, with parental consent. Read
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Post comparing the living wage and pensions needs context
A widely shared post on Facebook compares the living wage and state pension. Read
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Flu deaths aren’t being miscategorised as Covid-19 deaths
There are good reasons why the flu season is genuinely mild this year, including record vaccination rates and improved hygiene. Read
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Viral influencer video full of false Covid-19 claims
A widely shared video on social media makes a number of incorrect and misleading statements about the pandemic. Read
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Report of 8% vaccine efficacy for elderly is unreliable
A report in German newspaper Handelsblatt claimed that the AstraZeneca vaccine was only 8% effective among over 65s. Read
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Some pensioners still receive a free TV licence
An extremely viral post contrasts TV licence changes for the over-75s with DJ Zoe Ball’s pay cheque. Read
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Several coronavirus claims made by MP in newspaper are inaccurate
David Warburton MP made a number of claims about Covid-19 statistics in an article for the Somerset County Gazette. Read
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There isn’t pork in Covid-19 vaccines
There is also no reason to believe the vaccine will impact male fertility as claimed. It may actually help protect it. Read
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