Culture & Society

We do fact checks and explain cultural and social issues, so it’s easier to understand what’s going on in the world around us.

23 April 2025

When is St George’s Day?

As is traditional on 23 April, many are celebrating England’s patron saint today—but Christian churches have “transferred" the day to next Monday.

17 April 2025

UK Cadbury chocolate eggs do say ‘Easter’ on them

The company says its Easter eggs aren’t halal certified either, contrary to what has been claimed online.

7 April 2025

Was Netflix’s Adolescence based on a true story?

Some, including Kemi Badenoch, have suggested the series was based on a real-life crime committed by a boy who wasn’t white—but the show’s co-creators say it wasn’t based on any single case.

3 April 2025

No evidence Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg have partnered with Elon Musk to invest in a ‘non-woke’ film studio

We debunked a similar claim that circulated last year.

1 April 2025

Sadiq Khan has not proposed to build 40,000 new council homes ‘specifically prioritised for Muslims’

The claim has been shared widely on social media platforms, but it is not accurate.

21 February 2024

Council tax law does not provide exemptions for homes with prayer rooms

An old myth that Muslims can be exempted from paying council tax if they have a prayer room in their home has been re-circulating online.

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When is St George’s Day?

UK Cadbury chocolate eggs do say ‘Easter’ on them

Was Netflix’s Adolescence based on a true story?

No evidence Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg have partnered with Elon Musk to invest in a ‘non-woke’ film studio

Sadiq Khan has not proposed to build 40,000 new council homes ‘specifically prioritised for Muslims’

Council tax law does not provide exemptions for homes with prayer rooms

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