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We regularly see claims online that asylum seekers are entitled to benefits, free iPhones, free prescriptions and more.

The outside of The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, which was at the centre of protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers.

Our new explainer tackles these common claims and other frequently asked questions about the support available to asylum seekers.

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We’ve spotted several posts on social media claiming that UK banks have implemented limits on cash withdrawals for people aged over 65.

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This isn’t true—the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed to Full Fact that no such policy has been introduced.

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During her party’s conference Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeated two familiar claims about Labour’s record on unemployment.

Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch

We’ve looked at what the figures show about the current and past Labour governments’ record on unemployment.

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