From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Education
It's the first day of school and concerns over the shortage of primary school places have re-emerged. We look at how many schools and local education authorities are facing the "crisis". Read
Europe
Official figures show that the downward trend in 'net migration' is stalling. But are new arrivals from the Eurozone the main reason for the turnaround? Read
Education
Last year early academies suffered a significant decline in their A-level performance, according to research carried out by the Independent. We look at just how significant this decline may be. Read
Europe
Would three million Britons end up on the dole if Britain pulled out of the European Union? Readers would be forgiven for believing so after an article on the pro-Europeans … Read
Immigration
Later this year visitors from certain countries will be forced to pay for a "visa bond" on arrival in the UK. The Government claims this will prevent abuse of the immigration system. Which countries have been designated as "high risk", and what's the evidence behind the policy? Read
Education
Earlier this week, a think tank warned that there are areas of the UK where children are growing up without male contact. What's the evidence? Here's the first part of our series looking at the numbers. Read
Europe
The Government and the EU Commission are at loggerheads over benefit entitlements of migrants. Iain Duncan Smith has said that "caving in" to their demands would cost the taxpayer £155 million per year. Full Fact inspects the tariff. Read
Europe
With Britain's EU membership once more under the spotlight, is it the case that our membership is worth £3,500 to every UK household? Read
Education
After childcare costs and ratios hit the headlines recently, Full Fact takes a look at how we really compare to the rest of the world in raising our children. Read
Immigration
The 2011 census revealed that there are almost half a million more people in the country than previously thought. Who are they and where are they from? Read
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