Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
Thanks to its growing economy, India’s government has not received traditional development aid from the UK since around 2015. None of the money it receives from the UK funds its space programme. Read
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook. Read
A post shared on social media about last weekend’s “National Rejoin March” featured an image of a different march against Brexit, held in 2019. Read
A video showing green and red lights at Tesco Swindon has sparked speculation on social media. Read
The video has been shared across multiple social media platforms. Read
The hoax has been posted in community groups across the UK and abroad. Read
The hoax has been shared in community groups across the UK and abroad. Read
Health
Viral videos show banned naturopath Barbara O’Neill claim that cayenne pepper will heal a stomach ulcer. Like other chillies, it can cause irritation and worsen symptoms for those with the condition. Read
Health
A post spread widely on social media claims that eating honey alone can sustain human life. This would actually lead to serious life-threatening nutrient deficiencies. Read
Health
A social media video listing the “only four main causes of acid reflux” doesn’t actually list the chief causes. Some listed aren’t causes at all. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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