Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
There are no plans for 15 minute cities that stop people leaving their local area. The concept is that people are able to reach key services without having to use a car. Read
Baseless claims about deliberately-started fires have been shared widely online. Read
Health
The MP has called for a halt to the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme based on a Swiss study. But the study has a number of limitations, and the authors view their findings differently. Read
The claim appears to come from an online blog and has been shared widely on social media. Read
A Facebook post with thousands of shares suggests all cash withdrawals impact a person’s credit score. Read
Immigration
A Facebook post has suggested that council houses are readily available for people who are in the UK illegally, but this is not true. People in the UK illegally can't apply for council housing. Read
Just because cash is legal tender does not mean businesses must accept cash payments. Read
A viral Facebook post suggests the wing of a Ryanair aircraft has been repaired using duct tape. Read
Multiple posts claim the daughter of the WEF’s founder, Klaus Schwab, said they’re coming “whether you like it or not”. Read
A post on Facebook is promoting a fake Amazon giveaway that users can supposedly apply for by following a link. 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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