How much aid has the US given to Ukraine?
President Donald Trump has claimed the US has given Ukraine more than $300 billion in support, but it’s not clear what that’s based on. Read
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The government has not spent £8 billion on ‘woke projects’
The figure of £8 billion represents the total annual budget for UK Research and Innovation. Funding for projects that the TaxPayers’ Alliance has described as “woke” totals £10.4 million. Read
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JD Vance is wrong, facts are not opinions
It’s about facts, not opinions. Following JD Vance's speech in Munich about the state of European democracy and free speech we're offering a different opinion. Read
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Donald Trump’s tariffs: what’s happening and what could it mean for the UK?
Our explainer looks at the latest developments following the introduction of wide-reaching US tariffs on global imports. Read
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Clip of Israel’s Knesset members crying predates Gaza ceasefire
Posts sharing the video online claim it shows the reaction of Israeli politicians to the January 2025 deal, but it actually predates this. Read
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Rachel Reeves wrong to claim Britain has not built a runway since the 1940s
A second runway at Manchester Airport was completed in 2001. Read
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Are this year’s local elections being ‘cancelled’?
Nine councils in England will see their May 2025 elections postponed to May 2026 so that they can take part in local government reorganisation. Read
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has not been attacked in prison
An audio recording making this claim is being shared widely on social media. Read
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Video supposedly showing Taylor Swift calling LA fires ‘divine retribution’ has been altered
A clip which is circulating on social media does not show a real interview, and has likely been altered with AI. Read
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Norway is not boycotting 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Israel
Posts on Facebook have falsely claimed the Norwegian football team is refusing to play its matches against Israel. Read
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