Health
There were not 65,000 flu deaths in the winter of 2017/18
We’re not sure where this number comes from, but official estimates suggest it’s more than double the true figure. 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.
Some voting in local elections can pick more than one candidate
Until recently the Gov.uk website had given a misleading explanation of how to vote in local elections in England and Wales. Read
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Fanta Lemon is not being discontinued in Europe
This seems to stem from a now-deleted tweet from the brand in 2018. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Keir Starmer’s GMB interview: fact checked
The Labour leader made claims about the UK’s economic growth and fraud during the pandemic. Read
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Health
1939 Cancer Act doesn’t criminalise discussion of cancer ‘cures’
The legislation prohibits advertising ‘cures’ to the general public, including orthodox treatments. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Boris Johnson’s GMB interview: fact checked
The Prime Minister made claims about the UK’s economic growth, council tax, and his record on bus passes while Mayor of London. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Angela Rayner repeats misleading claim that families are £2,620 ‘worse off’
This figure comes from an unreliable Labour estimate that doesn’t take account of wage or benefit rises. Read
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The Rothschilds don’t own Reuters or the Associated Press
AP is owned by a membership made up of other media companies. Reuters is part of Thomson Reuters, which is majority-owned by the Thomson family in Canada. Read
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Health
GB News presenter wrong about booster vaccine deaths
Mark Steyn claimed during his programme that booster vaccines were ineffective and wrongly suggested they increased the chance of hospitalisation and death. Read
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Clip of French TV shows technical glitch, not election fraud
An error made by France 2 has led to accusations of electoral fraud in the French presidential elections. Read
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