From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Health
A survey reported by the Mail found social care to be the most pressing issue for the new government, but only among a selective list. Read
The UK’s siren system has been decommissioned since 1992. Read
The original video was made just for fun. Read
Not every Nando’s UK restaurant is halal. An ad claiming this was for its Singapore restaurants. Read
Health
Immigrants who do sign up with GPs have almost certainly paid UK tax. Read
If you can’t speak during a 999 call, dialling 55 can alert the operator that you need help, but it won’t guarantee that the police will come. Read
Pension strikes in France have been widely reported. It’s not the case that the British media is ignoring the story. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Rail fare increases have been called both above and below inflation. They’re probably getting more expensive than most other things. Read
After the London Bridge attack, there's been a debate over how people in the UK are sentenced for terror offences, in particular Usman Khan, the attacker. Read
Wales makes up about 11% of the rail network in England and Wales. Read
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