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Abortion rate lower than claimed as miscarriages not factored in
ONS data claims one in four pregnancies end in abortion, but this doesn’t count pregnancies which end in miscarriage. Read
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Vaccine deaths are not higher than Covid-19 deaths
An article reproduced across a number of sites repeatedly draws misleading conclusions from official data. Read
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What are the rules on consent for Covid-19 vaccines for teens?
People aged 16 or over can consent to their own medical treatment. Read
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Health
NHS Test and Trace cost £13.5 billion in its first year
£37 billion is its two year budget, but it only spent £13.5 billion in its first year, which is less than expected. Read
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Yellow Card data isn't proof of Covid-19 vaccine deaths
This system provides a way of reporting and monitoring suspected reactions. Read
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There is no graphene oxide in the Covid-19 vaccines
The nanoparticles used in some of the vaccines are lipid nanoparticles. They are not made of graphene oxide. Read
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Australian government hasn’t admitted vaccines are a dangerous poison
Medicines are generally referred to as poisons in Western Australian legislation. Read
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Study did not show 82% of pregnancies end in miscarriage after Covid vaccination
Study did not show 82% of pregnancies end in miscarriage after Covid vaccination. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
The government’s numbers on savings for wine drinkers don’t add up
The government estimated its new imports policy will save wine drinkers £130 million. An industry body puts the figure at around £30 million. Read
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Costa sign demanding vaccine proof to sit in wasn’t taken in UK
In Ireland, indoor hospitality is only available to those who can prove they have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid in the last six months. Read
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