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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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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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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Kensington & Chelsea residents not given £3,000 for weekend trip to avoid Notting Hill Carnival
There is a scheme for elderly people in the area to take a coach trip to Eastbourne for the weekend. Read
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Viral image of Pope Francis addressing crowds is AI generated
The photo has been shared widely across social media platforms. Read
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Old footage of power line explosion in US does not show Maui fires starting
Posts on social media show blurry footage of sparks and explosions which they falsely claim are directed energy weapons being used in Hawaii. Read
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No evidence Maui wildfires started intentionally to create a ‘smart island’
A video claims the Hawaiian island held a “smart city conference” in January. Read
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Around 60% of people in poverty live in households where at least one adult is in work
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
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Health secretary Steve Barclay wrong to claim NHS consultants receive tax-free pensions
Retirement benefits paid to consultants are subject to tax, as they are for all pensioners. Read
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