From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Health
The article in question is a speculative article on the future of travel and does not mention microchips. Read
Health
A viral video claims surgical masks are “no good” as they don’t offer complete protection to the wearer. Evidence shows masks still have benefits. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Conservative London mayoral candidate claimed Sadiq Khan’s decision to raise the congestion charge was his own. It was essentially a requirement of a government bailout package. Read
Health
The soap disrupts the surface tension which causes the fogging. Read
A Facebook post makes a false claim about the Covid-19 death rate. Read
Masks may offer some limited protection to the wearer and are likely to protect others if the wearer is infectious. Read
Health
Dominic Raab wrongly claimed people cannot be ‘penalised’ by employers if they have to quarantine after being abroad. Read
Health
Lowering your mask to assist those who lip-read is allowed, but not legally required. Read
Health
A post claims that an app containing a QR code will be used to stop people entering shops or businesses if they haven’t had the vaccine. Read
Crime
We can’t objectively compare the public response to grooming gangs with Black Lives Matter Read
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