Europe
Brexit: What’s a “Germany plus” deal?
A viral post stating the “benefits” of remaining in the EU is largely accurate—but most “benefits” would also be achieved by leaving the EU 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.
The Cancer Act doesn’t ban the researching of cancer cures
The Cancer Act 1939 makes advertising cancer cures or treatments illegal unless it’s to certain groups, mainly those involved in the medical profession. Read
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Immigration
Here’s why Migration Watch got their study on post-Brexit immigration wrong
Migration Watch has withdrawn a study into post-Brexit immigration levels due to accuracy concerns. Read
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Europe
Mark Carney didn’t say Brexit could usher in “a golden age of trade”
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said Brexit is the first test of the new global order, not that it could usher in a golden age of trade. Read
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Health
It’s unclear exactly how NHS England plans to save 500,000 lives
It’s unclear how NHS England plans to save 500,000 lives through its Long Term Plan. It hasn’t published much detail on how it calculated the figure. Read
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Health
Booze telling the truth? Is Britain sobering up or not?
Alcohol consumption in Britain has been falling over time. But alcohol-related hospital admissions and deaths have remained at roughly the same level. Read
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Europe
This MP is very wrong about the Marshall Plan
The UK received more funding from the Marshall Plan than any other country. Read
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Immigration
How many migrants have registered with GPs in the last decade?
6.5 million migrants have joined GP surgeries in the decade from 2007, but not all of them are here long-term and some were double counted. Read
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Crime
Violent crime is not at record levels
It’s not correct that violent crime is at a record high. Several reliable sources indicate that violent crime is far lower now than it was in the 1990s. Read
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This image on benefits for pensioners and refugees is not correct
This viral image claims that pensioners can collect just a fifth of the benefits ‘illegal immigrants’ and refugees can. But how much can each group really get? Read
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