23rd Oct 2018
Research update #1: Filter bubbles, lazy thinking, and where misinformation comes from
An occasional series summarising research that can inform our work from Full Fact's Research Manager Amy Sippitt. Read more
12th Oct 2018
How to series: a guide to factchecking the internet
In this series of 'How-tos', we guide you on the different ways you can spot misinformation and find the most reputable information online. Read more
8th Oct 2018
The Department for Education gets a failing grade on statistics
The UK Statistics Authority has written to the Department for Education to express “serious concerns” about the Department’s “presentation and use of statistics”. Read more
5th Oct 2018
To claim or not to claim: how I helped improve Full Fact’s automated factchecking
Data analytics student Oliver Price spent a summer working at Full Fact, where he helped improve our Live factchecking tools. He details what he got up to... Read more
2nd Oct 2018
Tackling misinformation in an open society
Our new report ‘Tackling misinformation in an open society’ sets out our thinking on how we might be able to deal with misinformation in a proportionate way. Read more
11th Sep 2018
How to spot misleading crime reporting
It can be difficult to work out whether crime stories have real substance to them, but there are some steps you can follow to help. Read more
23rd Aug 2018
RPI explained: how the government’s choice of inflation measure can make you better or worse off
The government doesn’t use the same measure of inflation for everything. A few key areas that affect consumer spending, such as rail fare rises and student loan repayments, are set ... Read more
9th Aug 2018
How to spot misleading videos online
Here’s how to tell whether a video you’ve seen online is real. Read more
3rd Aug 2018
How to spot misleading poll figures
Polls often dominate political conversation but it can sometimes be difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. Here are a few steps you can follow to help you judge ... Read more
28th Jul 2018
Leaked 'fake news' inquiry report - our response and how you can help
Leaked 'fake news' inquiry report - our response and how you can help Read more
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27th Jul 2018
What can Love Island tell us about survey design?
ITV2's hit show Love Island might not be where you expect to find lessons about survey design - but Monday's lie detector test showed us the pitfalls of double-barrelled questioning. Read more
18th Jul 2018
How to spot misleading images online
We look at a number of doctored or misleading images shared online, and explain how to spot them. Read more