From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
There’s no reason to believe that the new coronavirus can survive for long periods on packages from affected areas. Read
Health
Claims the Prime Minister said the country should take the new coronavirus “on the chin” and allow it to spread through the population have been taken out of context. Read
Health
Experts say soap and water is preferable, but high alcohol sanitiser does work. Read
There are many different types of coronavirus, and they can affect humans or animals. Read
Crime
The head of a Home Office investigation into drug use in Britain claimed it is almost easier to buy drugs than pizza. Read
Health
The figure is not around 700,000 as shadow chancellor John McDonnell said on the Andrew Marr show. Read
Cancer, diabetes, and snake bites all cause more deaths than Covid-19 has so far. Read
Health
Symptoms include a persistent cough, and high temperature. Read
Immigration
The minimum eligible salary will be £20,480, but other criteria will also apply. Read
Celine Dion didn’t wind her car window up at a singing fan. This video is edited. Celine Dion waited patiently as the fan sang ‘I Surrender’ Read
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