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Misinformation Toolkit
Our investigation found the tool claimed five images shared by politicians were “made or edited” with AI, when those who’d posted them said they weren’t. Read
Polls suggest that the gap between those who are for and against independence has narrowed since the referendum in 2014. But the picture is more mixed on whether there should be another referendum in Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Is the Scottish economy as strong as the UK’s generally? Not according to the most recent growth figures. Read
Crime
We looked at how many people are wanted in relation to particular crimes in England and Wales. Read
What happens if MPs reject amendments to the law triggering Article 50 inserted by the House of Lords? Read
We factchecked claims about national insurance rises and NHS spending following the Spring budget, as well as attainment in Scottish schools and cancer care waiting times. Read
Education
Figures on attainment in Scotland depend on which measure you prefer to look at. Read
Health
The NHS is getting more money every year, but the rate of increase in the 2010s is smaller than in any previous decade, experts warn. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We’ve checked claims on who wins and loses from the Spring Budget 2017. Read
Health
An NHS target for the proportion of cancer patients being treated within 62 days of referral is being missed. In January the proportion meeting the target was the lowest since 2009. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The 2015 Conservative manifesto promised not to raise national insurance rates before 2020. The 2017 budget raised the rate of national insurance contributions paid by some self-employed people. Read
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