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Education
The data we have suggests most schools in England don’t allow pupils to use their phones—although the types of ban vary, and there is evidence that they are often not being followed. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The claim has been shared widely on social media platforms, but it is not accurate. Read
As part of our #FactsMatter campaign, News and Online Journalist Evie Townend explains her role, and shares the best and worst parts of working at Full Fact. Read
Some have claimed the PM posted about Eid on Sunday while failing to mention Mother’s Day. But while that was true on X, he did mention Mother’s Day on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Read
A fake screenshot appears to show the WJC announcing an amendment to the definition of antisemitism to include reference to John F Kennedy’s assassination. Read
Health
Viral posts falsely claim it’s illegal for doctors to advise patients on cancer cures. Read
A claim we’ve previously fact checked appears to be recirculating on Facebook. Read
Although there is genuine footage of someone dressed as Pikachu at protests in Turkey, a picture showing Pikachu, Batman, Spiderman and the Joker running from police is not authentic. Read
The images date back to 2018 and the man pictured was convicted of a different offence to those claimed. Read
Although there is real footage of someone dressed as Pikachu at protests in Turkey, a viral still image circulating on social media is not authentic. Read
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