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Misinformation can have serious consequences. We are a dedicated group of independent fact checkers and advocates committed to uncovering and addressing the damage caused by false information. Misleading statements impact everyone. As fact checkers, we have witnessed how harmful information fosters hate, negatively affects people's well-being, and threatens democratic processes. We all deserve accurate information. Full Fact is on a mission to ensure that reliable information reaches those who need it most—whether they are individuals making important health choices or citizens deciding who to support in elections, as well as policymakers discussing the future of our nation.

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In a ‘misinformation’ age, we need to know what the fact is going on – Full Fact

3 days ago | fullfact.org | Chris Morris

Published in the Independent on Sunday 11 May 2025 15:30 BSTThis is a moment of crisis for anyone who cares about verifiable facts. They are the building blocks which ensure citizens have access to accurate information, and they help people make informed choices on the issues that matter most. Only by creating a better, less toxic information environment can free speech gain greater currency.
Warning Trump’s anti-censorship drive is fuelling misinformation crisis in UK – Full Fact

3 days ago | fullfact.org | Chris Morris

This is a moment of crisis for anyone who cares about verifiable facts. They are the building blocks which ensure citizens have access to accurate information, and they help people make informed choices on the issues that matter most. Only by creating a better, less toxic information environment can free speech gain greater currency.
India-Pakistan misinformation circulates online following air strikes – Full Fact

6 days ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

Missile fragments after Indian strikes in Pakistan's Punjab province, on 7 May. Misleading content, including unrelated videos and images, has been shared widely online in the aftermath of Indian air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. In the early hours of Wednesday 7 May, India launched a series of strikes, which Pakistan has said has now killed 36. India says at least 16 people have been killed by Pakistani shelling on its side of the de facto border.
Picture shows 2024 plane crash not Indian jet downed by Pakistan – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

What was claimed An image shows an Indian Air Force plane which has been shot down by Pakistan. Our verdict This image isn’t connected to the unfolding conflict between India and Pakistan, but shows an Indian fighter jet which crashed in September 2024 reportedly due to a technical failure. A picture which is being shared alongside claims that Pakistan has downed Indian fighter jets is unrelated to the unfolding conflict between the two countries.
Old video shared with caption claiming it shows Indian missile strikes on Pakistan – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Sian Bayley

What was claimed A video shows India recently launching a missile attack on Pakistan. Our verdict False. This video dates back to at least October 2023. A video is being shared on social media alongside claims it shows missiles recently launched by India on Pakistan. But this video dates back to at least October 2023 and is unrelated to the recent conflict. Posts shared on Facebook and Instagram show a series of explosions at night.
Images show wildfires in New Jersey not Israel – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

A Facebook post which shares two pictures of burning trees alongside a caption about wildfires in Israel is misleading. Both images are from the United States. The post, which has received over 1,900 shares, states: “Israil [sic] is burning now.
Missing child hoax posts use picture from supermarket shopping accident – Full Fact

2 weeks ago | fullfact.org

Facebook posts claim the injured child was found an hour earlier, but the image dates back to 2017.
Has Reform UK ‘gained’ more seats than any other party in council by-elections since November?

3 weeks ago | fullfact.org | Nigel Farage

What was claimed Since Kemi Badenoch became Conservative leader, Reform UK has gained more seats in council by-elections than any other party. Our verdict It depends on how you count seats “gained”. Full Fact analysis of the available data on 121 council by-elections across Great Britain since last November suggests Reform UK saw the largest net gain in seats, but more seats changed hands to the Conservatives than to Reform UK. Labour won the most seats overall.
When is St George’s Day?

3 weeks ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

What was claimed St George’s Day this year is Wednesday 23 April. Our verdict While 23 April is traditionally the day which celebrates St George, patron saint of England, Christian churches sometimes observe it on different days to match their calendar around Easter, when saints’ days aren’t marked. This year the Church of England and Catholic Church have “transferred” St George’s Day celebrations to Monday 28 April.
UK Cadbury chocolate eggs do say ‘Easter’ on them

4 weeks ago | fullfact.org | Sian Bayley

What was claimed Cadbury has removed the word ‘Easter’ from its chocolate eggs. Our verdict False. Cadbury says all its Easter shell eggs sold in the UK reference Easter on their packaging. Some of the eggs shown in social media posts making this claim are made by Nestlé, however, which does not always reference the word ‘Easter’ on its Easter egg packaging. What was claimed Cadbury eggs are certified halal.