Road sign in Yorkshire does not have Arabic translations
Several posts have shared an altered image claiming it shows the “Islamification” of the UK. 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.
Immigration
Being an immigrant doesn’t entitle you to get more money from the state than a pensioner
A Facebook post comparing what’s given to immigrants and British pensioners is missing important context. Read
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iPhone ‘NameDrop’ feature doesn’t share contact details without owner’s consent
Many posts online have warned about the new feature being a security risk. Read
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Video shows footage from 2011 Japan tsunami
Some accounts on social media claim the video shows the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Read
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People who cross the Channel do not automatically get a range of benefits
A Facebook post suggests those crossing the Channel are entitled to a range of benefits, but asylum seekers get far less support. Read
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Headline about Israelis selling shares ahead of 7 October attack is fake
Contrary to a screenshot circulating on social media, an Israeli newspaper did not publish a headline claiming Israelis made millions shorting shares ahead of the 7 October attacks. Read
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Video of crowds at military football game chanting anti-Biden slogan has altered audio
Spectators at an annual college football game between US Army and Navy military academies were not filmed chanting “F*** Joe Biden”. Read
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Five million ULEZ fines have not gone unpaid
This appears to exceed the total number of fines that have been issued since ULEZ was introduced. Read
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London’s Low Emission Zone does operate on Christmas day
But ULEZ and the congestion charge don’t. Read
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Government website wrong on how to vote in mayoral elections
Since May 2023, mayoral elections in England have used the ‘First Past the Post’ system, rather than the ‘Supplementary Vote’. Read
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