Can Zoom use your meetings to train AI?
Recent edits to the video conferencing software’s terms of service now clearly state it does not use users’ audio or video to train AI. Read
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Fact checks
From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
More than 37% of Croydon’s population is British
The last census suggests that over 80% of Croydon’s residents have a British identity. Read
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Video of corner building collapsing was not taken in Morocco earthquake aftermath
This is not the first old video of a building collapsing in Casablanca that we have seen mislabelled as Morocco earthquake damage. Read
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Health
UK tap water among safest in the world
A social media post with over 100,000 shares claims tap water is “the most underrated cause of disease”—but tap water in the UK is strictly regulated to keep it safe. Read
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Health
Bad breath, headaches and pimples not caused by worm urine
A video about parasites from the 1990s has resurfaced on social media. But the claims made about worm infection symptoms and blood results aren’t accurate. Read
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The number of prison escapes has been falling since the 1990s
We looked into the figures after the PM claimed prison escapes were 10 times higher under the last Labour government. Read
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Health
NHS in England not paying out £8 billion a year in maternity negligence compensation
A Times column claimed the NHS in England paid more than double its £3 billion maternity budget in maternity clinical negligence payments. But last year these payments totalled just £1.1 billion. Read
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Video of building collapse is not from recent Morocco earthquake
The video shows a building collapsing in Casablanca three years ago. Read
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The Energy Bill will not make failing to comply with ‘Net Zero targets’ a criminal offence
Posts on social media which claim a new law will mean people can be fined £15,000 or sent to jail if they don’t comply with energy regulations misunderstand the legislation. Read
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Do smart meters allow energy companies to cut you off remotely?
While smart meters do mean energy companies can cut off your supply without going to court for a permit to enter your home, they should only cut you off after taking other steps to help you pay your d Read
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