Category Archives: Full Fact

A video showing green and red lights at Tesco Swindon has sparked speculation on social media.Source

The video has been shared across multiple social media platforms.Source

The hoax has been posted in community groups across the UK and abroad.Source

The hoax has been shared in community groups across the UK and abroad.Source

Viral videos show banned naturopath Barbara O’Neill claim that cayenne pepper will heal a stomach ulcer. Like other chillies, it can cause irritation and worsen symptoms for those with the condition.Source

A post spread widely on social media claims that eating honey alone can sustain human life. This would actually lead to serious life-threatening nutrient deficiencies.Source

A social media video listing the “only four main causes of acid reflux” doesn’t actually list the chief causes. Some listed aren’t causes at all.Source

Claims government spending on private healthcare companies is double GP services aren’t quite right, as non-NHS healthcare spend figures also include money for charities and local councils.Source

Reform UK party leader Richard Tice wrongly claimed in a social media post that 50% of children seeking asylum were found to be adults.Source

The video has been circulating online since at least 2015.Source

A social media video features claims about sungazing, including that staring at the sun won’t harm the eyes or cause blindness. This is false.Source