Lemon juice, coconut oil and stopping all sugar intake won’t cure cancer
We’ve seen no scientific evidence to show these alternative therapies can cure cancer. Read
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Evidence shows there is no link between the MMR vaccine and diabetes
A brand of MMR vaccine used in the USA (not in the UK) lists diabetes as an ‘adverse reaction’. But that’s not the same as a side effect caused by the vaccine. Read
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There isn’t good data on how much the NHS spends on translators
A claim saying NHS translators cost £100 million over five years is based on incomplete data from almost ten years ago. Read
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Do Labour councils cost you £350 less in council tax?
We haven’t found a fair and accurate way to compare whether Labour or Conservative councils cost you more in council tax. Read
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Europe
Does the public want no deal?
Some polls indicate no deal is the most preferred Brexit outcome but others don’t. The results are heavily influenced by methodology. Read
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Prime Minister’s pension claims don’t adjust for inflation
Theresa May said under the Conservatives the basic state pension increased by over £1,450. That’s correct in cash terms but once you account for inflation it’s around £550 more. Read
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Europe
Is the government prepared for a no deal Brexit?
A number of government ministers have said they are ready for no deal. The government is not completely prepared in a number of areas, and in other areas there is not enough evidence to know. Read
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This post about MPs is untrue and around 20 years old
The original post made unverified claims about members of the US Congress. Read
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Does Poland’s migration policy explain its lack of terror attacks?
Poland doesn’t have a “no-migrants” policy, but does have very few migrants. Its lack of terror attacks can’t be explained by this alone. Read
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Former Labour minister didn’t call for Sharia law
Quotes claiming a former Labour minister supported Sharia law are falsified. Read
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