Full Fact Report 2026
Our annual report assesses the precarious state of the UK’s information environment and sets out action needed from government, platforms and institutions to protect access to reliable information.
Evidence you can rely on
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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Recent fact checks
Images on social media show what appears to be a Reform UK leaflet claiming that “380 illegal boat migrants” live in Makerfield.
This is not an official figure, and isn’t reliable. We don’t know how many people who arrived via small boat actually live in the constituency.
An image has been shared online with claims it shows an Iranian footballer holding up a pink backpack in tribute to girls killed in an attack on a school.
This image isn’t real and was made using AI. Iranian footballers have previously been seen holding school bags to commemorate those killed in the attack, however.
A video of a house on fire is being shared with claims it shows the recent disorder in Belfast.
This isn’t correct. The footage shows a separate incident that occurred in Ballymena in Northern Ireland in June 2025, a year prior to the recent violence.
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