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A video in which a police officer talks about using the correct pronouns for people does not mention criminality, as some online have suggested. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Turning Point UK claimed that you’re exempt from paying stamp duty if you follow sharia law. Stamp duty is paid on all liable properties, even with a sharia-compliant mortgage. Read
Sir Keir Starmer incorrectly claimed that there are 350 Indonesian-made turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. There are in fact 215 European-manufactured wind turbines. Read
The child in the picture was actually reported missing in New York state last month, and has since been located. Read
Facebook posts shared by thousands of people incorrectly claim you should never throw cold water on an overheating dog. Read
A Norwegian government spokesperson confirmed that of around 1,400 cases which were reviewed “very few” saw their refugee status revoked. Read
The Facebook post claims the camera can also detect speed, acceleration and number plates with mobile phone and seat belt detection “on the way”. Read
A post about bargain packages of iPhones, AirPods and Playstations is too good to be true. Read
This claim appeared in a Facebook video about jobs that earn over £100,000 without a degree. Read
Health
A video that has been widely shared on social media falsely claims that borax, a cleaning chemical, isn’t toxic when consumed, and can help with various ailments. Read
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