BBC presenters did remove their poppies as they were wearing them earlier than BBC guidelines allow
BBC guidelines state poppies can be worn from 6am on 31 October. 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.
Europe
Daily Mirror misrepresents research on public support for Brexit
The Daily Mirror claimed a new poll shows that 62% think Britain was wrong to leave the EU. Read
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Health
A comparison of daily deaths from Covid-19 and non-Covid causes is incorrect
The Covid-19 figures are incorrect based on when the claim was made, and we don’t have recent figures for the non-Covid deaths. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
£24,000 doesn’t represent what most Universal Credit claimants receive
Lee Anderson MP used the figure to argue against all Universal Credit claimants being entitled to free school meals. Read
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No, we are not on track for a normal number of deaths this year
A post on Facebook compares the death toll this year in England in Wales with the UK death toll in previous years to incorrectly suggest we are on course for a normal yearly death toll. Read
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The WHO has not decided attending school implies consent for vaccines
In the UK you can’t be forced to have a vaccine. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Soy sauce imports from Japan will not be cheaper next year
The UK already imports soy sauce from Japan tariff-free under the EU-Japan deal. Read
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Health
The number of doctors working for the NHS in England has increased in the past year
Even when excluding final year students fast tracked into hospital roles due to the pandemic, the number of doctors has risen. Read
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It’s possible to receive financial support above the benefits cap, but this does not apply to the majority of households
Most households receive payments below the benefits cap. Read
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This figure for flu deaths is wrong
A viral Facebook post claims that the flu killed 64,000 people in 2018. This is incorrect. 64,000 people died in January 2018 in England and Wales of all causes. Read
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