Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
Driving carelessly could lead to a maximum fine of £5,000, 3-9 points on your licence and possibly a driving ban in the most serious cases. Read
Anjem Choudary, Abu Qatada and Abu Hamza all received judicial action for their crimes. Read
The most powerful antennas have exclusion zones around them, but the mast in this viral post isn’t one of them. Read
In most situations, it is fine to give your dogs ice or frozen treats. Read
Political adverts aren’t allowed on the London Underground, and the advert is fake. Read
The video was taken in Israel during protests by Ethiopian-Israelis. Read
MPs can claim housing, travel, food, computing and telephone calls on expenses in certain circumstances, as well as other things. Read
Inconsistencies in the video and lack of news coverage cast doubt on this event. Read
The Metropolitan police in the parade were in full uniform with personal protection equipment and radios and so could have dealt with any incidents on the day. Read
NHS trusts can offer patients the option to “self-fund” a select range of treatments, if they don’t meet the criteria to have it paid for by the NHS. Read
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