From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Crime
If you can’t talk but need the police, you can dial 55 when prompted on a 999 call from a mobile. Read
Health
The 5G And Beyond Act is not a British law. Nor is it about speeding up 5G installation. Read
Health
A viral video on how to relieve Covid-19 symptoms won’t necessarily give appropriate advice in all cases. Read
Health
The message, which says ambulances won’t be sent to people struggling to breathe, and the government will prevent all outside exercise from “next week”, is incorrect. Read
Health
British Veterinary Association advice to keep cats indoors applies only to cats from infected or self-isolating households. Read
Health
The poll was not representative of all doctors. 37% of doctors involved in Covid-19 treatment listed these drugs as among the most -effective treatments. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Housing charity Shelter says there has been a spike in evictions due to all reasons, though not as large a spike as found in a recent survey. Read
The claim that three nurses had died in a Swansea ITU, presumably from Covid-19, was false. Read
Health
This was claimed by a fake BBC Breaking News Twitter account. Read
The so-called 5G tower is actually Margate lighthouse, and there’s no evidence 5G can hurt you. 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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