From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Reports of adverse events following vaccines could indicate a vaccine is the cause, but this isn’t proof in and of itself. Read
Old photographs of scaffolding show the stones being restored, not constructed. Read
This image of the Northern Lights from space is a computer generation, but many real images of the phenomenon from space exist. Read
Posts on Facebook wrongly claim that high acid foods appear to test positive for Covid-19 on lateral flow devices Read
There’s no evidence the broadcaster ever made the analogy credited to him. Read
The MHRA has said these claims are ‘completely incorrect’, and the study that has been used to back up the claims has a number of inaccuracies and flaws. Read
Education
Maria Miller is the latest person to misinterpret Ofsted’s survey on abuse in schools Read
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham appeared to misquote the study on the Today programme Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A quarter of over 65s live in households with wealth above a million pounds. Read
Claims the Azzurri fielded a suspended player in the final are false. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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