From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Economy, Business & Finance
We've looked into claims from Prime Minister's Questions on young people owning homes, employment, honour-based crime and the social background of MPs. Read
Health
Boys born in some of the UK's poorest areas are expected to live nine years fewer than those in the richest areas. For girls the figure is seven years. Read
The Independent Police Complaints Commission published new statistics on deaths in police custody today. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In advance of the debate about whether to go ahead with the replacement of the Trident nuclear deterrent, we've looked at how much it would cost. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We've factchecked claims from Prime Minister's Questions on homelessness, first-time buyers, zero hours contracts, and NHS funding. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
When is a train 'on time' and when is it late? There's more than one definition. Read
Europe
We look at what the impact of leaving the EU will be on Northern Ireland. Read
Europe
We look at what the impact of leaving the EU will be on the environment in the UK. Read
Europe
We look at what the impact of leaving the EU will be on transport in the UK. Read
Europe
We look at what the impact of leaving the EU will be on health in the UK. Read
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