We do fact checks and explain news from Europe and the UK's links with it, so you can understand the big stories.
Posts on Facebook claim that the queues of lorries at Dover were longer than the Channel and could be seen from space at one point. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Express claimed that post-Brexit, the UK has struck new free trade deals with 70 countries worth over £760bn. This is the total value of trade with these countries, not the value of trade deals. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Express suggested that post-Brexit trade deals will deliver a £766 billion boost. This figure refers to the total value of trade between the UK and countries it has agreed trade deals with. Read
Europe
Claims the French PM wrote to the EU President asking the EU to punish the UK for Brexit have been controversial. We look at what his letter actually said. Read
Europe
The UK accounts for 69% of the EU’s goods trade surplus—but that’s a figure which could be misleading unless you understand exactly how it’s calculated. Read
A Facebook post falsely claims that the capital ‘P’ which appears on passports under “type” stands for “peasants”. Read
There are a number of factors at play but leaving the Internal Energy Market is unlikely to be a significant one. Read
Europe
Animals used in clinical trials are usually euthanised so scientists can examine their organs. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government estimated its new imports policy will save wine drinkers £130 million. An industry body puts the figure at around £30 million. Read
Social media posts have misleadingly suggested tanks were deployed in Paris in response to protests. 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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