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Fact checks
From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Posts warning a killer is on the loose are false
The posts feature an image of a man who is allegedly on the run in connection with the incident, but this is not true. Read
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‘Net Zero’ policy costs do not account for 25% of an electricity bill
A social media post claimed 25% of your electricity bill is linked to Net Zero. Our analysis of Ofgem figures suggests this isn’t correct, but estimates vary depending on what costs are counted as Net Zero-related. Read
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Image claiming Malia Obama received $2.2 million from USAID was shared as satire
The image is being shared by some as if it’s genuine, but there’s no evidence for the claim it makes. Read
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Facebook post’s £3 ‘mystery box’ offer is not a genuine deal from Lego
The post directs users to claim a box by filling out a survey, but this links to a webpage that isn’t part of Lego’s official website. Read
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Trump and Starmer's White House talks: fact checked
On Thursday the Prime Minister and the US President held their first face-to-face meeting since the latter’s return to office, discussing Ukraine, trade and a second state visit. Read
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Health
No, graphene oxide is not in San Pellegrino water
A misleading video of an ‘experiment’ claiming to reveal graphene oxide in sparkling water has resurfaced online. Read
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No evidence Scottish Labour leader called Billy Connolly ‘vulgar and offensive’
A screenshot of a fake news article has been widely shared on social media appearing to show Anas Sarwar criticising the comedian. Read
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No, photos don’t show baby boy abandoned in UK towns
Facebook posts claiming this are a hoax and use photos from an incident in California in 2023. Read
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Facebook hoax posts share old photos with claims women found ‘stabbed’ by canals in UK towns
The posts were shared in local community groups and used photos of hospitalised women alongside claims they were recently found in a ‘critical condition’. Read
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