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Dame Angela Eagle claimed 60% of people in poverty are in work. This isn't quite right. The percentage of working age adults who are in relative poverty and who are also in work is substantially lower Read
The video, which appears to show a beam of light igniting a fire, was actually filmed in a suburb of Santiago. Read
There are no plans for 15 minute cities that stop people leaving their local area. The concept is that people are able to reach key services without having to use a car. Read
Baseless claims about deliberately-started fires have been shared widely online. Read
Health
The MP has called for a halt to the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme based on a Swiss study. But the study has a number of limitations, and the authors view their findings differently. Read
Retirement benefits paid to consultants are subject to tax, as they are for all pensioners. Read
The claim appears to come from an online blog and has been shared widely on social media. Read
Immigration
The number of “legacy backlog” cases has fallen over the year to date, while the number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels has increased. Read
A Facebook post with thousands of shares suggests all cash withdrawals impact a person’s credit score. Read
Immigration
A Facebook post has suggested that council houses are readily available for people who are in the UK illegally, but this is not true. People in the UK illegally can't apply for council housing. Read
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