Education
UK school lockdown drill video is from 2017, not 2025
The video is being shared with the implication it shows recent footage, but the clip is more than seven years old. Read
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Politics
We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Politics
No evidence UK council will fine people £5 for sitting too long
A viral video claims people who sit too long on a public bench in parts of the UK will be fined £5, but there’s no evidence this is happening. Read
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Politics
No, the government isn’t imposing restrictions on essential grocery items
A government spokesperson told us this is “completely false” while Asda and Tesco also confirmed there are no such plans in place. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
No evidence banks will have to report cash withdrawals over £420 to anti-fraud unit
UK Finance told us this wasn’t something that it was aware of and we couldn’t find evidence of any such policy. Read
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Politics
Archive picture does not show Boris Johnson with Ghislaine Maxwell
The image actually shows a younger Mr Johnson with his first wife. Read
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Immigration
How many asylum hotels have been closed under Labour?
A government minister said 200 hotels have been closed since peak usage under the Conservatives, but most of this decrease took place under the previous government. Read
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Science & Technology
UK users do not have to provide ID to use VPNs
The Online Safety Act does not require age verification to use a virtual private network. Read
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Immigration
Image does not show migrants arriving in the English Channel
The photograph is actually from 2021, and shows people on a boat off the coast of Libya. Read
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Immigration
Edited picture shows Afghan family in Canada, not UK
The original image has been altered to include a different background. Read
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Politics
Purchases over £1,000 will not be automatically reported to HMRC from 2026
HMRC says this claim, which has been shared on various social media platforms, is untrue. Read
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