Average annual income of UK plumbers is not between £150,000 and £1 million
This claim appeared in a Facebook video about jobs that earn over £100,000 without a degree. Read
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Drinking borax carries risk of toxicity
A video that has been widely shared on social media falsely claims that borax, a cleaning chemical, isn’t toxic when consumed, and can help with various ailments. Read
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Video of firefighters giving deer water is not from Rhodes wildfires
The video was taken in Spain last year. Read
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Hoax lost dog picture circulating online for months
Posts showing a dog in a crate have been shared thousands of times in Facebook groups around the world. Read
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Most international students enrolling in UK universities have to prove they’re proficient in English
Reform UK politician Alex Phillips claimed international students don’t have to pass an English proficiency test, but many are required to take one. Read
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Argos is not selling Emma mattresses for £3
Fake offers from retailers with deals too good to be true are common on Facebook. Read
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Full Fact campaign wins improved media literacy in the Online Safety Bill
If implemented effectively, changes to the Bill will now help more people spot truth from fiction online. Read
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Covid isn’t fake
A social media post claims Covid-19 is a fake virus. This isn’t the case. Millions of people have died from the disease and it continues to infect people worldwide. Read
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Website claiming to offer £2 Amazon packages is fake
The website is linked to in a Facebook post claiming the retailer is giving away “unclaimed electronics” to British customers for £2. Read
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Five ways our fact checking had an impact in June
How thousands of people have helped slow and stop the spread of bad information this month Read
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