Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
Health
We see the scale of this pandemic in another way if we look at the death toll alongside how many years of life are being lost—including among people who don’t die. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Schools are required to provide lunches to eligible pupils either directly or using vouchers. Read
Conspiracies that have come to define QAnon in 2020, such as distrust of authority and vaccine scepticism, have always been a big part of UK conspiracy culture. Read
Health
FOI data from NHS trusts reveals the central supply chain used data that didn’t always show the picture on the ground when sending out PPE stock. Read
Health
Evidence does not support the theories of sceptics Peter Hitchens, Ivor Cummins and Mike Yeadon Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Knowing which tariffs to pay and what rules to follow is vital for businesses. Misinformation about tariff rates can be used to mislead the public. Here’s how to understand what’s going on. Read
Health
Full Fact investigates what we know about Covid-19 transmission in hospitals, and what we don’t. Read
Health
Our readers have asked us how the new lockdown rules affect childcare. Read
Health
The government confirms students who do not register with a new GP at university are recorded as testing positive at their home address. Read
Misinformation Toolkit
Here are examples of image-based misinformation we’ve encountered in our work, and advice on how to verify things you may encounter every day. 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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