Europe
The Brexit vote 10 years on: your questions answered
A decade on from the referendum, we look at what’s happened to the economy, immigration and that £350 million pledge. Read
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What was Exercise Pegasus and does it have anything to do with the current Meningitis B outbreak?
Posts online suggest there’s some sort of conspiracy involving a 2025 pandemic simulation exercise and the meningitis outbreak, but there’s absolutely no evidence to support this. Read
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Meningitis B: your questions answered
We answer questions from Full Fact readers, including why everyone doesn’t get the vaccine, and how long protection from the vaccine lasts. Read
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Revealed: how academics are being deepfaked on TikTok and Instagram to promote supplements
Strange videos of a professor offering cures for “thermometer leg” led Full Fact to uncover an army of social media accounts promoting wellness products with fake AI ‘endorsements’. Read
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Immigration
What support do asylum seekers get in the UK?
Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given. Read
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Donald Trump linked paracetamol to autism - here’s what the science says
Leading experts and health bodies say taking paracetamol in pregnancy is safe and, despite an association in some studies, there is no good evidence it causes autism. Read
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Did most resident doctors vote to strike?
Of those voting, 90% supported strike action. But turnout was just over 55%, so many of those eligible didn’t vote at all. Read
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Resident doctors’ pay: how much do they earn and what is the BMA calling for?
Resident (formerly “junior”) doctors are striking in April. We explain how much different types of resident doctor get paid, and what their union has called for. Read
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New data reveals rise in NHS appointments hailed by government is smaller than last year’s increase
Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent increase in hospital appointments, and Labour’s pledge to carry out “an extra two million”, compare to previous years. Read
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How severe is the pressure on the NHS this winter?
Full Fact looks at what the data says about how A&E departments and the ambulance service have performed this winter. Read
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