We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Economy, Business & Finance
UK Finance told us this wasn’t something that it was aware of and we couldn’t find evidence of any such policy. Read
Politics
The image actually shows a younger Mr Johnson with his first wife. Read
Immigration
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
Science & Technology
The Online Safety Act does not require age verification to use a virtual private network. Read
Politics
The Times has amended a headline that incorrectly suggested doctors should monitor patients taking Ozempic injections in order to lose weight for a year following treatment, after the paper was … Read
Immigration
The photograph is actually from 2021, and shows people on a boat off the coast of Libya. Read
Immigration
The original image has been altered to include a different background. Read
Politics
HMRC says this claim, which has been shared on various social media platforms, is untrue. Read
Politics
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
Politics
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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