Crime
Do Notting Hill Carnival and Glastonbury have similar crime rates?
Figures which suggest that Notting Hill Carnival has a similar crime rate to Glastonbury are unreliable. Read
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Fact checks
From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Drinking water at set times does not provide certain health benefits
While it is a good idea to stay hydrated, drinking water at regimented times has no identifiable health benefits. Read
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This viral post about the costs of Brexit gets a lot of things wrong
A viral post about the “costs” of Brexit misrepresents a number of economic analyses. Read
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A brother and sister did not win the right to marry in the United States
Marriage between siblings is illegal in both the UK and US. Read
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What does proroguing parliament mean?
We explain what it means to prorogue parliament, why it’s controversial, and how it could affect Brexit. Read
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Immigration
Can refugees enter the UK illegally?
Refugees can’t be penalised for entering illegally if they are claiming asylum and coming from a place where their life or freedom are threatened. Read
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Misleading claim about pension age continues to circulate online
Facebook posts continue to falsely claim the government is planning to raise the pension age to 75. It is a policy recommendation from the Centre for Social Justice. Read
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Poland has not refused to allow the building of mosques
A similar view has been expressed by a Polish politician but it is not government policy. Read
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This picture of a man swimming with a jaguar isn’t from the 2019 Amazon fires
The picture was probably taken in 2016 and shows a soldier swimming with one of the army’s jaguar mascots, called Jiquitaia. Read
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Europe
Does a no deal Brexit mean no divorce bill?
It’s highly uncertain whether or not the UK would have to pay the divorce bill, if it left the EU with no deal. Read
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