Politics
Archive picture does not show Boris Johnson with Ghislaine Maxwell
The image actually shows a younger Mr Johnson with his first wife. Read
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Politics
We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Immigration
How many asylum hotels have been closed under Labour?
A government minister said 200 hotels have been closed since peak usage under the Conservatives, but most of this decrease took place under the previous government. Read
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Science & Technology
UK users do not have to provide ID to use VPNs
The Online Safety Act does not require age verification to use a virtual private network. Read
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Immigration
Image does not show migrants arriving in the English Channel
The photograph is actually from 2021, and shows people on a boat off the coast of Libya. Read
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Immigration
Edited picture shows Afghan family in Canada, not UK
The original image has been altered to include a different background. Read
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Politics
Purchases over £1,000 will not be automatically reported to HMRC from 2026
HMRC says this claim, which has been shared on various social media platforms, is untrue. Read
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Politics
Protester did not hold up sweary sign in background of Starmer and Trump meeting
A screenshot of a video appearing to show a protester visible through a window during a recent sit down between the leaders in Scotland is circulating on social media. But it isn’t genuine. Read
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Politics
No, the government has not raised the pension age to 74
The government has announced a review of the state pension age, but has not confirmed any further changes beyond those set out before it came into power. Read
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Politics
Fake Yvette Cooper Guardian article circulates online
The home secretary did not write a column headlined: “If you suspect a family member, a neighbour, a friend or a work colleague of being Far-Right please inform the police immediately”. Read
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Immigration
Asylum seekers received support prior to court case involving Keir Starmer
Claims about a case Mr Starmer worked on when he was a barrister have recirculated online. Read
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