From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Europe
It was claimed on last week's Question Time that unlike the UK, Wales is a net beneficiary of the EU. But it's not as straightforward a calculation. Read
Health
The role of EU and Commonwealth nationals in the NHS was discussed on the Today programme this morning. We look into the number of NHS staff falling into each group. Read
Europe
"BRITISH taxpayers are giving more than £30million a year in Child Benefit to families in other EU countries." Daily Express, 28 May 2014 "Child benefit worth £30million paid by Britain … Read
An oft-used and startling claim is quoted on Twitter without a source. Full Fact was intrigued to find out more. Read
Health
Reports this morning about patients being 'thrown out' of hospital beds highlight a serious issue, but the figures being quoted aren't necessarily a very good measure of how widespread the practice is. Read
Europe
Elections to the European Parliament are due to be held in the UK. But to what extent will they decide 'who's in charge in Europe'? Read
Education
In the midst of the row over free school funding, we take a look at some of the claims being made. Read
Europe
UKIP leader Nigel Farage claims the EU Council has overruled the UK 55 times on directives. But formal votes can only tell us so much about British influence. Read
Health
Yesterday we raised questions about media reports of 800 'needless' deaths from asthma. We've spoken to the report's author and our concerns turned out to be well-founded. Read
Crime
The front page of the Mail today claimed that re-offenders convicted of knife crime are avoiding jail. We've taken a look at the figures. Read
