Video of burning building is not the Nigerian embassy in Niger
The video has appeared across social media following the military coup in Niger. Read
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Keir Starmer 2003 court case is not the reason asylum seekers get support
A Facebook post claims that Keir Starmer took the government to court so “illegal immigrants” could receive benefits. This is inaccurate. Read
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Seven ways to spot if a Facebook post is a hoax
Spotting hoax posts on Facebook isn’t always easy, so here are seven things to look for if you’re trying to tell a fake post from a real one Read
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Maui fire books on Amazon don’t prove disaster was pre-planned
A number of books that quickly appeared as available for sale on Amazon were self-published, which can be done in a matter of days. Read
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Lucy Letby is not in hospital after prison attack
This claim has been shared by thousands of people on social media. Read
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Health
Covid-19 vaccines not ‘Mass Genocide’ of children
A Facebook post repeats the claim that Covid vaccines are causing death to children on a large scale. This isn’t true. Read
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Fake Donald Trump mugshots shared online
The real picture of the former president has been released, but two others are also being shared. Read
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You don’t need an electric vehicle to comply with ULEZ
TfL says most vehicles seen driving in outer London on an average day comply with the ULEZ standards. Read
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Immigration
BBC article overstated increase in asylum application withdrawals
The BBC has corrected an article which claimed only 60 asylum cases were withdrawn over a 12 month period after being contacted by Full Fact. Read
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London’s Low Emission Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone are two separate schemes
A since-corrected Daily Mail article wrongly claimed that the Low Emission Zone in London “became known as ULEZ” after being extended in 2019. Read
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