Health
It's not true that data on causes of death isn't published
Acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth claimed incorrectly that the ONS doesn’t show where Covid-19 ranks among all causes of death. 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.
This comparison of the cost of the Irish and UK contact tracing systems is misleading
The Irish system will cost €700 million for the first year, not £773,000 which is just the cost of developing the app. Read
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Shamima Begum is not back in the UK
This claim regularly reappears and has always been false. Read
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This viral post on benefits and tax avoidance is inaccurate
It underestimates the spending on benefits for people seeking asylum and uses a disputed estimate of the tax gap to talk about tax avoidance. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
What did Rishi Sunak actually say about people in the arts?
ITV claimed the Chancellor suggested that people working in the arts sector should retrain and find other jobs. Read
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Crime
Crime in London has risen less than the rest of England since 2016
Police recorded crime per person in London is up 18% since 2016. Across England it is up 31%. Read
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Health
Boris Johnson makes an error about quarantine payments
It is £500 for the whole period of self-isolation, not £500 per week. Read
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Health
Ordinary colds and flu aren’t the reason for rising Covid-19 cases
We are not mistaking normal autumn illness for a “second wave” Read
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Challenging someone for not wearing a face mask isn’t against the Equality Act
It has been claimed on social media that challenging someone who is not wearing a face covering could result in a fine. Read
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A picture of Sadiq Khan just before his flu jab doesn’t show he didn’t get it
A photo of a pharmacist preparing to give the Mayor of London his flu vaccination has gone viral. Read
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