Nasim Asl

Senior Political Journalist

Nasim joined Full Fact in June 2023. Before that she worked on BBC Question Time, and BBC Scotland News. She took part in the BBC’s Journalism Trainee Scheme, and has a masters degree in journalism.

18 February 2026

Appears on track

Government Tracker

Has the government issued new licences to explore new oil and gas fields?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge from the energy section of its manifesto. Read

Gov Tracker

17 February 2026

Shopping

Boots still isn’t giving away mini perfume sets to those who complete surveys

By Nasim Asl • 1 min

A spokesperson for Boots told Full Fact this is not a genuine offer. Read

Quick check

13 February 2026

Politics

Is Sir Keir Starmer the ‘most unpopular’ PM in recent times?

By Nasim Asl • 6 mins

With some claiming the Prime Minister’s popularity is at historic lows, we’ve looked at the different ways such trends are tracked by pollsters. Read

Fact check

11 February 2026

Shopping

Wickes is not running a ‘special promotion’ selling ‘96 pack’ of fruit and veg seeds for £3

By Nasim Asl • 1 min

The retailer confirmed to Full Fact that this is not a genuine offer from the company. Read

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10 February 2026

Shopping

Hobbycraft isn’t offering yarn craft kits to those who fill out a survey

By Nasim Asl • 1 min

Despite a number of claims being shared on social media, this is not a genuine offer from the retailer. Read

Quick check

6 February 2026

Appears on track

Government Tracker

Have new coal licences been granted by the government?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge not to issue new coal licences. Read

Gov Tracker

30 January 2026

Shopping

Boots is not giving away mini perfume sets to those who complete surveys

By Nasim Asl • 1 min

Facebook posts and ads claiming the retailer is giving away a ‘premium mini perfume set’ to everyone who fills in a survey are not genuine. Read

Quick check

28 January 2026

Shopping

No, Argos isn’t selling Nintendo Switch 2s for less than £5

By Nasim Asl • 1 min

Argos has confirmed this isn’t a genuine offer, despite posts being shared on social media claiming otherwise. Read

Quick check

26 January 2026

Economy, Business & Finance

Figures used in social media posts comparing prices in 2000 to 2026 are not quite right

By Nasim Asl • 6 mins

Posts shared on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube make a number of comparisons between prices of things like energy in 2000 and 2026, but some of the figures used are incorrect. Read

Fact check

26 January 2026

United States

Unevidenced quote Donald Trump’s mother said he’d be a ‘disaster’ in politics circulates again

By Nasim Asl • 1 min

An image of President Trump and his mother is being shared on social media alongside an unsubstantiated quote in which she criticises him. Read

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