It's hard to measure crime, which can make news stories seem more worrying than they really are. We look past the headlines to explain the full picture.
Crime
Home secretary James Cleverly was challenged on the figures on the BBC’s flagship programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Read
Screenshots suggesting the star confessed to the notorious double murder appear to have been faked as a joke. Read
Transport for London is not legally prevented from removing bat boxes installed on cameras which enforce London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, contrary to claims on social media. Read
Crime
A figure used by Home Office minister Chris Philp isn’t necessarily the most useful indicator of knife crime trends. Read
Charges have not been filed by prosecutors in Switzerland against Israel's President Isaac Herzog, although criminal complaints have been made. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Tax rules haven’t changed—you may still need to declare income of more than £1,000 from selling second-hand clothes, handmade goods or short-term property lets. Read
The government says the ban in England and Wales only applies to XL Bully dogs, but assessment will be based on appearance and physical characteristics. Read
Crime
The Prime Minister claimed the number of prison officers has increased by 4,000 “over the past few years”. Read
We looked into the figures after the PM claimed prison escapes were 10 times higher under the last Labour government. Read
Posts on social media which claim a new law will mean people can be fined £15,000 or sent to jail if they don’t comply with energy regulations misunderstand the legislation. 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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