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Transport for London is not legally prevented from removing bat boxes installed on cameras which enforce London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, contrary to claims on social media. Read
Health
The rate actually fell slightly, according to official data. Read
Sadiq Khan has repeatedly ruled out bringing in a pay-per-mile scheme while he is mayor. The Conservatives have argued this commitment can’t be trusted. Read
Several posts on social media suggest the Canadian embassy was warned about the recent airstrike, but it has been closed for more than a decade. Read
The former permanent secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions oversaw the implementation of the policy, but was not responsible for the decision itself. Read
Health
Across England as a whole the overall increase was 38%. Read
Benjamin Netanyahu has recently undergone hernia surgery but a picture supposedly showing him in hospital is not genuine. Read
A video has been widely shared on social media supposedly depicting the new president making a speech in English. But it is actually a different politician and appears to have been altered using AI. Read
With an expected autumn 2024 UK general election, Full Fact is calling for Ofcom to set up its Advisory Committee on Disinformation and Misinformation as soon as possible. Read
Environment
A Canadian government science strategy mentions research into technology to reflect the sun’s rays, but there is no evidence this is currently being used. Read
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