No, a BBC article didn’t claim that Angela Rayner is replacing Rachel Reeves as chancellor
The BBC says no such article was produced by the corporation. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Amazon is not giving away iPads to over-50s in partnership with Age UK
A Facebook post making this claim includes a link to a webpage that includes the Amazon logo and asks for personal information and payment details, but is not actually related to the company. Read
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Facebook warnings about dangerous couple are fake
Posts shared to local buy and sell groups falsely claim the couple are on the run in various locations across the UK, after killing three female police officers. Read
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has not been attacked in prison
An audio recording making this claim is being shared widely on social media. Read
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Video of migrants attempting to break through US-Mexico border is not recent
The clip has been shared after President Trump’s inauguration with misleading captions that imply it’s recent—but the event occurred in March 2023. Read
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Video supposedly showing Taylor Swift calling LA fires ‘divine retribution’ has been altered
A clip which is circulating on social media does not show a real interview, and has likely been altered with AI. Read
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Norway is not boycotting 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Israel
Posts on Facebook have falsely claimed the Norwegian football team is refusing to play its matches against Israel. Read
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Air Force One flypast video isn’t real
A clip which appears to show President Donald Trump’s Air Force One jet flying close to a US Navy ship has been created digitally. Read
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Facebook posts about lost man showing up on doorsteps are a hoax
The posts have been shared in local community groups, including those for Derby, Bristol and Brighton. Read
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Photo does not show reconstruction of Mariupol in Ukraine
The photo has been shared with claims it shows “Russia has rebuilt the city” after it was largely demolished in battle in 2022, but the picture actually shows a city in Russia. Read
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