Category Archives: Full Fact

Claims that the union flag is flying at half-mast over Buckingham Palace have been spreading on social media amid unsubstantiated speculation regarding the health of senior Royals.Source

The mock advert, which has been widely shared on social media, is the work of an artist known for his satirical creations.Source

An inaccurate claim regarding the cost of the NHS Covid-19 app has been recirculating on social media.Source

Since January, National Insurance payments have been 10% of an employee’s salary, though this will be 8% from April.Source

The video has been shared with warnings for mothers to be “more careful” on public transport.Source

Social media posts claim the photo shows the Swedish city of Malmö is ‘occupied by Islam’.Source

Money raised through National Insurance is notionally separate from other tax revenue. But it doesn’t determine the amount of money which is spent on the NHS or social security.Source

The main part of the Westminster ‘Royal Residence’ is classed as a non-domestic property and pays business rates.Source

A figure used by Home Office minister Chris Philp isn’t necessarily the most useful indicator of knife crime trends.Source

The same quote has been falsely attributed to President Trump in the past.Source

This misunderstanding traces back to a scientific paper that said no such thing.Source