Get the facts on EU regulation

18 July 2019

Boris Johnson’s kipper claim is a red herring

Boris Johnson claimed that EU regulation required kipper sellers to pack kippers in ice. This is not an EU regulation – it is UK regulation.

Boris Johnson’s kipper claim is a red herring

2 April 2019

Does most of the EU have no steel industry?

Seven EU countries produce more steel than the UK, including Germany, Italy and France. The UK is responsible for 4% of the EU’s steel production.

Does most of the EU have no steel industry?

11 March 2019

There’s a lot wrong with this viral list about the Lisbon Treaty

A large number of our readers have asked us to factcheck a list of claims about the Lisbon Treaty, or “what will actually happen if we stay in the EU”, …

There’s a lot wrong with this viral list about the Lisbon Treaty

19 December 2018

During the transition period will the European Court of Justice be able to veto or change any UK laws?

This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU.

During the transition period will the European Court of Justice be able to veto or change any UK laws?

10 December 2018

Would a trade deal with the USA mean lower food standards?

This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU.

Would a trade deal with the USA mean lower food standards?

5 December 2018

If there is no deal will any restrictions apply to flights to and from EU airports?

This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU.

If there is no deal will any restrictions apply to flights to and from EU airports?

4 December 2018

What does it really mean to take back control of our waters and fishing, are there controls outside the EU which we will have to adhere to after Brexit?

This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU.

What does it really mean to take back control of our waters and fishing, are there controls outside the EU which we will have to adhere to after Brexit?

25 September 2018

The no deal papers: why no deal could mean lots of little deals on travel

What could no deal mean for UK-EU airline and bus routes, and airport security checks?

The no deal papers: why no deal could mean lots of little deals on travel

13 September 2018

Three things you might want to know about the government’s preparations for a No Deal Brexit

A number of new guidance documents came out today, and we’ve picked out just three things that could directly affect you.

Three things you might want to know about the government’s preparations for a No Deal Brexit

11 September 2018

Irish border: how much trade?

We look at the volume of trade across the Irish border.

EU regulation

Boris Johnson’s kipper claim is a red herring

Does most of the EU have no steel industry?

There’s a lot wrong with this viral list about the Lisbon Treaty

During the transition period will the European Court of Justice be able to veto or change any UK laws?

Would a trade deal with the USA mean lower food standards?

If there is no deal will any restrictions apply to flights to and from EU airports?

What does it really mean to take back control of our waters and fishing, are there controls outside the EU which we will have to adhere to after Brexit?

The no deal papers: why no deal could mean lots of little deals on travel

Three things you might want to know about the government’s preparations for a No Deal Brexit

Irish border: how much trade?

Full Fact fights bad information