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John Lewis isn’t giving away expensive cast iron pots for £10
A Facebook post suggesting John Lewis is giving away Staub cast iron pots for low prices to over-50s isn’t genuine. Read
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Social media
Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
Economy, Business & Finance
No, the government isn’t introducing a £500 ‘Christmas Decoration Tax’
Videos shared online falsely claim the government is bringing in a £500 “Christmas Decoration Tax” this year. Read
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Politics
Fast fashion purchases will not be limited from January
Videos being shared on Facebook falsely claim a “sustainable wardrobe order” is being introduced next year. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Heathrow and Gatwick aren’t introducing £50 airport entry fees
Videos shared online claim Heathrow and Gatwick airports are introducing a new £50 entry fee for all visitors from “next week”. Read
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Shopping
Lidl is not giving away free food boxes to people who like a Facebook post
A post shared on social media falsely claims the supermarket Lidl is giving away free food boxes worth £40. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
No TV licence exemption for the over 60s
Social media videos claiming that UK residents over the age of 60 can get a free lifetime exemption from paying a TV licence are false. Read
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Shopping
Primark isn’t giving away hampers to people to celebrate its birthday
Primark is not celebrating its 50th or 60th birthday, and the retailer’s confirmed it is not running a hamper promotion linked to any anniversary. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Viral Facebook pension posts get maths wrong again
Widely shared social media posts about state pensions misunderstand how they work and get their sums wrong. Read
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Politics
You won’t be fined for carrying uncovered hot drinks down the street
Videos circulating on social media claim a new rule coming into force in December will see people fined £30 for carrying uncovered hot drinks on main streets. But this isn’t true. Read
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Shopping
Toby Carvery isn’t giving away a free meal for two to those who like a Facebook post
A Facebook post claims Toby Carvery is offering a free carvery for two people to everyone who hits ‘like’ and adds a comment. But this is not a genuine offer from the chain. Read
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