Only cash withdrawals using a credit card, not a debit card, impact on a credit score
A Facebook post with thousands of shares suggests all cash withdrawals impact a person’s credit score. 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
People in the UK illegally cannot apply for council housing
A Facebook post has suggested that council houses are readily available for people who are in the UK illegally, but this is not true. People in the UK illegally can't apply for council housing. Read
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It’s not illegal for shops to refuse cash
Just because cash is legal tender does not mean businesses must accept cash payments. Read
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Photograph of aircraft wing covered in silver tape is not a Ryanair plane
A viral Facebook post suggests the wing of a Ryanair aircraft has been repaired using duct tape. Read
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Immigration
Current safe and legal routes to the UK do not involve applying for asylum
The Prime Minister claimed in a video that he is ensuring the only way to come to the UK for asylum will be via safe and legal routes. We looked into the existing routes for seeking asylum or resettle Read
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No evidence Nicole Schwab said ‘permanent climate lockdowns are coming’
Multiple posts claim the daughter of the WEF’s founder, Klaus Schwab, said they’re coming “whether you like it or not”. Read
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Amazon is not giving away parcels of ‘sorted electronics’ for £3
A post on Facebook is promoting a fake Amazon giveaway that users can supposedly apply for by following a link. Read
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Experts do not advise cleaning swimming pools with vodka
A TikTok video seen by thousands of people and posted on Facebook shares this DIY pool cleaning “trick”. Read
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Health
Data doesn’t seem to back up PM’s claim that A&E waits are ‘the best in two years’
Rishi Sunak claimed A&E waiting times are at their best in two years. But experts say this is hard to reconcile with public data, which shows that June 2023 was not the best month in the last 24. Read
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Pope did not say disabled people should be ‘euthanized’ to fight climate change
The leader of the Catholic church has repeatedly condemned euthanasia and assisted suicide. Read
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