Fake government guidance is wrong about face masks and equality laws
A post on Instagram misquotes sections of the Equality Act. 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.
Health
Covid-19 vaccines haven’t caused an increase in cases and deaths
Misleading headlines shared on social media come from an unpublished study which has been strongly criticised by experts. Read
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Photos of swimming pool with social distancing screens is genuine
Photos shared on Facebook show a swimming pool where users have to stand between social distancing screens in the water. Read
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Klaus Schwab is not related to the Rothschild family
An Instagram post incorrectly claims that World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab is related to the Rothschild family. Read
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Dover lorry queues can be seen from space, like most UK traffic can
Posts on Facebook claim that the queues of lorries at Dover were longer than the Channel and could be seen from space at one point. Read
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Samuel L. Jackson is not in photo of Martin Luther King playing pool
A photo posted on Facebook of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. playing pool incorrectly claims Samuel L. Jackson can be seen in the background. Read
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Health
Tweet claiming three child deaths from vaccines in Australia is fake
A tweet purporting to come from an Australian health official claimed three children had died of Covid-19 vaccines in Australia. This is false and the tweet is fake. Read
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Health
Pfizer’s CEO has had Covid-19 vaccine
A video of Albert Bourla saying he hasn’t been vaccinated for Covid-19 yet is from December 2020. Read
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Health
Covid-19 vaccines are not associated with developing neurodegenerative diseases
The MHRA has told Full Fact there is ‘no credible evidence’ for this. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Nadine Dorries wrong to claim employment higher than pre-pandemic level
The number of employees is higher than it was pre-pandemic, but the total number of workers, including the self-employed, is lower than it was. Read
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