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. Read
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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.
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. Read
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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. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
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. Read
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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. Read
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