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Most junior doctors’ basic pay was higher than £14 per hour in 2022/23
New claims about junior doctor pay in England, including from a Labour MP, are potentially misleading. Read
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How many doctors are moving to Australia?
We looked into viral claims and figures cited by the Prime Minister about how many doctors move to Australia and how many stay in the NHS. Read
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Hoax post about missing six-year-old girl shared on Facebook
The picture used in the post is of a girl from the US, not Lancashire. Read
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Photo of melted traffic light wasn’t taken in Bulgaria
Thousands of people have shared a photo of a melted traffic light as southern Europe experiences a major heatwave. Read
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Health
Study didn’t show ‘hairdressers have a higher cancer risk because of chemicals at work’
Research covered by the Sun was exploratory and established no definite associations between people’s jobs and their risk of ovarian cancer. Read
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The World Economic Forum is not banning natural conception
Claims that the WEF is seeking to ban natural conception by 2030 are false. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Sky News article wrongly claims falling inflation figures mean decline in checkout costs
It’s not necessarily the case that lower inflation means things cost less than before. Kantar’s data shows prices are still rising, but less steeply than previously. Read
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Thousands share fake Facebook motorhome competition
Thousands of people have shared a post claiming to be giving away a luxury motorhome worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. Read
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Shops can refuse to take cash even though it’s legal tender
It’s perfectly legal for shops to refuse to accept cash. They may also refuse to accept card payments. Read
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Fake Facebook giveaway not connected to Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo has confirmed neither the Facebook post or the page sharing it are genuine. Read
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