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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.

26 October 2011

Is school spending protected as David Cameron claimed?

During today's sessions of Prime Minister's Questions David Cameron claimed that not only was school spending being protected, but there would be some extra cash on top in the form of a pupil premium. Does his maths make the grade? Read

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25 October 2011

Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

In the rush to comment on official figures released about August's rioters, did the papers get their statistics regarding benefit claims by rioters correct? Full Fact finds reason to be cautious. Read

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30 September 2011

Are UK roads among Europe's safest?

Following the announcement of plans to raise the speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 mph, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond claimed that roads in this country are among Europe's safest. Are they? Read

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7 September 2011

NHS reforms: Is support as strong as David Cameron claims?

As the two party leaders clashed in the Commons over health reforms, the Prime Minister today defended his Government's proposals by citing the support of three key health sector organisations. But are they all as behind the plans as the Prime Minister claimed? Read

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16 August 2011

Do most immigrants come from Asia and Africa?

With the spotlight on community relations after last week's riots, the Express argued that immigration was acting to undermine social cohesion. But do more than half of immigrants to this country come from the far-flung shores of Africa and Asia? Read

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