Economy, Business & Finance
Claims of an EU mineral water ban need a drop of context
Manufacturers can continue to export to Britain, as long as they renew their accreditation by 7 January 2022. Read
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Environment
Murky claims about sewage bill fact checked
Claims the government voted for sewage to be pumped into rivers, and that a rejected amendment would have cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of pounds need clarification. Read
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There are no parasites in the Covid-19 vaccines
Claims that the vaccines contain a parasite normally found in fish eggs are completely untrue. Read
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Europe
Is the UK really the EU’s ‘Treasure Island’?
The UK accounts for 69% of the EU’s goods trade surplus—but that’s a figure which could be misleading unless you understand exactly how it’s calculated. Read
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Fake photo of William Shatner does not prove he didn’t go into space
A photo of William Shatner circulating on Facebook is digitally manipulated - but it isn’t proof the Blue Origin space launch was faked. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Viral tweet on Rishi Sunak’s tax claims got it wrong
The tweet misunderstood what the Chancellor said. Read
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Photo of lorry stuck in Bristol harbour used to spread misinformation about HGV tests
A photo of a lorry stuck in Bristol harbour has been used to, wrongly, claim that HGV drivers won’t be tested on reversing. Read
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Education
Observer Twitter poll data on air monitors is meaningless
The Observer has reported that only 8% of schools have received CO2 monitors, based on a meaningless Twitter poll. Read
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Don’t believe the funny story about the navy and the lighthouse
It’s a famous myth that is now decades old. Read
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Sweden is not abolishing cash
The use of coins and banknotes is declining, but the government and the central bank have no plans to stop issuing them. Read
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