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The Covid-19 virus does exist
A post on Instagram features a woman making incorrect claims about the existence of Covid-19. 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.
37% of the UK electorate voted for Brexit
A social media post that claimed 26% of the electorate voted to leave the EU in 2016 was corrected after we got in touch. Read
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Facebook post wrongly implies migrants receiving benefits are exempt from paying council tax
There is no automatic exemption for all migrants, although some may be exempt or receive discounts for the same reasons as non-migrants. Read
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No, a German pilot wasn’t sacked for refusing to spray chemtrails
A video claiming to highlight the case of a Lufthansa pilot who is suing his former employer for dismissing him over his stance is a satirical skit. Read
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Alcohol trial in football stands only for some women’s games
Alcohol trial in football stands only for some women’s games Read
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Posts warning a killer is on the loose are false
The posts feature an image of a man who is allegedly on the run in connection with the incident, but this is not true. Read
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‘Net Zero’ policy costs do not account for 25% of an electricity bill
A social media post claimed 25% of your electricity bill is linked to Net Zero. Our analysis of Ofgem figures suggests this isn’t correct, but estimates vary depending on what costs are counted as Net Zero-related. Read
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Image claiming Malia Obama received $2.2 million from USAID was shared as satire
The image is being shared by some as if it’s genuine, but there’s no evidence for the claim it makes. Read
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Facebook post’s £3 ‘mystery box’ offer is not a genuine deal from Lego
The post directs users to claim a box by filling out a survey, but this links to a webpage that isn’t part of Lego’s official website. Read
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Trump and Starmer's White House talks: fact checked
On Thursday the Prime Minister and the US President held their first face-to-face meeting since the latter’s return to office, discussing Ukraine, trade and a second state visit. Read
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