29th Mar 2019
Our “backfire effect” research review: areas we need to understand better for factchecking
We take a look at some interesting findings for factcheckers from our "backfire effect" review. Read more
20th Mar 2019
Does the “backfire effect” exist—and does it matter for factcheckers?
In our new briefing, Full Fact’s Research Manager Amy Sippitt takes an in-depth look at whether the so-called “backfire effect” really exists—and what it means for factcheckers. Read more
15th Feb 2019
All that glitters is not gold(en): how the press misreported Mark Carney's speech
This week, three national newspapers all reported the same misleading phrase from a speech by the governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. We look into what went wrong. Read more
11th Jan 2019
Full Fact to start checking Facebook content as third-party factchecking initiative reaches the UK
This month Full Fact is going to begin factchecking images, videos and articles on Facebook, in a bid to slow the spread of misinformation on people’s news feeds. Read more
11th Jan 2019
Frequently asked questions: Facebook
About our work checking content on Facebook. Read more
19th Dec 2018
£5,000: The true cost of the The Twelve Days of Christmas
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a hefty credit card bill. Read more
19th Dec 2018
Five ways Full Fact has made a difference this year
Let's be honest, it’s been a confusing year in British politics. But through it all, we've made sure you get the facts you deserve. Read more
11th Dec 2018
In praise of... Alexios Mantzarlis
The first Director of the International Fact Checking Network Read more
29th Nov 2018
Sign up to use Full Fact Live
Sign up to use Full Fact's live factchecking tool for the Brexit debate on Sunday 9th December. Read more
23rd Nov 2018
Reporting on childhood diabetes prevalence should come with a health warning
Recent media reports have said type 2 diabetes among children is ten times higher than previously thought. But that doesn't mean it's gone up by ten times. We explain why... Read more
23rd Nov 2018
Got a question about Brexit? Ask Full Fact
Ask us any questions you have about Brexit, and we'll work with experts to try and get you the answers you deserve. Read more
23rd Nov 2018
Research update #2: Countering misinformation, and demographic differences in news consumption
An occasional series summarising research that can inform our work from Full Fact's Research Manager Amy Sippitt. Read more