Fake Ed Miliband Guardian article shared on Facebook
Ed Miliband MP did not write an opinion piece for the Guardian saying GB Energy would be “the envy of the world”. Read
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Has the UK economy ‘flatlined’ since Labour took office?
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week the Conservative party said: “The UK had the fastest growing economy in the G7 this year until Labour got in. … Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Will state pension increases offset the impact of Winter Fuel Payment changes?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer claimed that the state pension ‘will increase by more than any loss of the Winter Fuel Payment’. Read
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Starbucks across the UK are not going cashless from October 2024
The chain said the majority of UK stores continue to offer cash payments, but because it has licensee-operated stores, some of these may bring in cashless rules. Read
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No evidence Kamala Harris was wearing earphone earrings during presidential debate
Some social media users have claimed Ms Harris was wearing Nova H1 audio earrings, but these do not match the earrings Ms Harris wore at the debate. Read
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Health
Why suicide data can lead us astray
It’s easy to misunderstand the data on suicides in England and Wales—especially when it comes to long-term comparisons or recent trends. Read
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United States
Viral Kamala Harris-attributed ‘vengeance’ quote is from 2019 satirical news article
A quote is being shared on social media with misleading claims it was said by the Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Read
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United States
No, Donald Trump did not insult soldiers during call on Fox News
Thousands have shared a video that appears to show this, but the clip it includes has been edited and does not show a real broadcast. Read
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Politics
NHS waiting times and satisfaction aren’t comparable throughout history
Health secretary Wes Streeting claimed three times in parliament this week that previous Labour governments have overseen the shortest waiting times and the highest patient satisfaction in the health service’s … Read
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Health
How does revenue from tobacco duties compare to the cost of smoking to the NHS?
Tobacco duties generate around four to five times as much money as smoking costs the NHS to treat. Read
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