Health
The number of detentions under the Mental Health Act is rising
The number of people detained under the Mental Health Act has increased by 47% in ten years. Read
Fact check
Fact checks
From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Economy, Business & Finance
Do you pay a higher tax rate than a millionaire?
Marginal tax rates can be very high for both high and low earners. Read
Fact check
Education
30 hours free childcare: only a quarter of places delivered?
54% of the places currently planned have been delivered so far. Read
Fact check
Health
An ageing population and A&E
The UK’s population is ageing and more people are going to A&E every year. Read
Fact check
Economy, Business & Finance
Are people in work using food banks?
The most recent data shows that 15% of households that use Trussell Trust foodbanks include at least one person with some work or employment income. Read
Fact check
Europe
What’s Labour policy on a ‘no deal’ for Brexit?
Labour has not said how much money it thinks the UK should pay to the EU when we leave. It has said that ‘no deal’ is not an option. Read
Fact check
Did the government ignore a vote in parliament on Universal Credit?
Conservative MPs were told not to take part in the vote. Over 40 Conservative MPs spoke in the debate. Read
Fact check
Economy, Business & Finance
What proportion of benefit claimants has Universal Credit been applied to?
Between 8% of expected claimants by 2022 are claiming Universal Credit. Read
Fact check
Economy, Business & Finance
UK economy; what was the OECD's verdict?
The UK economy grew at 0.3% in the last quarter, this is the slowest growth rate in the EU. Read
Fact check
Economy, Business & Finance
Is the UK economy in the slow lane?
The UK economy grew at 0.3% in the last quarter, this is the slowest growth rate in the EU. Read
Fact check
Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
Subscribe to weekly email newsletters from Full Fact for updates on politics, immigration, health and more. Our fact checks are free to read but not to produce, so you will also get occasional emails about fundraising and other ways you can help. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we use your data see our Privacy Policy.