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What’s happening with your NHS data?
We cover whether your data’s being sold, the types of opt-out available and what exactly has changed. Read
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Govt advice differs for travel to some amber list islands
The FCDO advises against non-essential travel to amber list countries, but makes exemptions for some islands of these countries Read
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Poster about Yellow Card scheme is not real
The MHRA has confirmed that a poster spreading on social media which makes claims about vaccine approvals does not come from them. Read
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Hecklers at Twickenham Stadium vaccine drive spout false claims
A video filmed by protestors at Twickenham Stadium repeats Covid-19 vaccine claims we’ve debunked several times before. Read
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Education
Telegraph columnist wrongly claims literacy at the lowest level in UK history
A Telegraph article was wrong to say literacy was at its lowest level in history, and that every international league table puts the UK near bottom for literacy and numeracy. Neither is true. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines are very effective
Some people are unlikely to get ill with Covid anyway, but that doesn’t mean that the vaccines offer less protection. Read
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Health
More than 10 people are dying of Covid-19 each week in the UK
Julia Hartley-Brewer claimed on talkRADIO that fewer than 10 people a week are now dying from Covid-19. This is untrue. Read
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This Morning guest makes misleading claims on vaccine efficacy
Evidence points to the fact that vaccines do stop you catching Covid and spreading it. Read
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The BBC did not claim 350 people attended anti-lockdown protests
A widely shared screenshot suggesting otherwise has itself been faked. Read
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Ian Brown wrong to claim Japan refuses blood from anyone who’s been vaccinated
Lead singer of The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, has falsely claimed that Japan has stopped anyone vaccinated for Covid-19 from giving blood. Read
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