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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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John Lewis pushchair offer is not genuine – Full Fact

2 days ago | fullfact.org | Leo Benedictus

Several posts on Facebook claim that John Lewis is offering Bugaboo pushchairs for £2 or £3 to people who complete a short questionnaire. This is not true. John Lewis confirmed to Full Fact that it is not a legitimate offer from the company. A spokesperson said that customers could find legitimate offers on the company’s official channels, including its website and app.
Social media clip supposedly of ‘destroyed Russian warplanes’ is very likely AI – Full Fact

2 days ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

A clip is being shared on social media with claims it shows “destroyed Russian warplanes”, but this is not genuine footage and was very likely made using artificial intelligence (AI). The video shows damaged military aircraft, with debris scattered on the ground. One post sharing the clip says: “1/3 of Ruzzia’s [sic] strategic bombers destroyed overnight and countless other jet fighters and airfields damaged and inoperable. Ouch”.
Telegraph overstates resident doctors’ pay demands – Full Fact

3 days ago | fullfact.org | Leo Benedictus

What was claimed Resident doctors are asking for an almost 30% pay rise on top of the 5.4% rise awarded this year. Our verdict Incorrect. The BMA has asked for a rise of 29% on top of last year’s pay, not this year’s. Its figures suggest this would equate to a rise of 22-23% on top of the increase announced this year. [Resident, or junior doctors] are asking for an almost 30 per cent pay rise on top of their 5.4 per cent raise this year.
There was no coup in Ivory Coast in May, as claimed – Full Fact

4 days ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

What was claimed Photos show a coup in the Ivory Coast on 19 May 2025. Our verdict There was no coup in the Ivory Coast last month, and these photos show unrelated incidents, including a protest in Kenya. A collage of images is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows photos of a recent coup in the Ivory Coast, but there has been no such coup and these photos show other incidents.
No evidence of a House of Lords petition to strip Prince Harry of royal titles – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

Social media posts are claiming the House of Lords has launched a petition to strip Prince Harry of his royal titles, but we could find no evidence of any such petition. The posts say: “House of Lords Launches SHOCKING Petition to Strip Harry of ALL Royal Titles: ‘Exiled for eternity from the Royal Palace!’... See more below”.
No evidence President Macron said Africa not ‘ready to thrive’ without French involvement – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

There is no evidence that French president Emmanuel Macron said that it was “not the time” for France to leave Africa, as has been claimed in a viral Facebook post. The post, which has been shared more than 1,400 times and has 10,000 comments, says: “Emmanuel Macron makes a bold statement on Africa’s future. The French President has vowed that France will not abandon its former African colonies. “MACRON: ‘If we leave African countries to manage on their own, now is not the time.
Video shows military exercise over pyramids not China delivering aid to Gaza – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

A video of a formation of aircraft flying over Egyptian pyramids has been shared online with misleading claims it depicts Chinese aid being flown to Gaza. It has been shared on Facebook with the caption: “China had recently promised to provide food aid to 60,000 families, and now it has fulfilled that promise. You can see the cargo plane carrying aid for Gaza, escorted by smaller aircraft for protection.
New mayor of Rotherham can speak English, contrary to online claims – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

What was claimed Rotherham’s new mayor can’t speak English. Our verdict This is false. Mayor Rukhsana Ismail was born in Sheffield and can speak English fluently. A claim that the new Mayor of Rotherham, Rukhsana Ismail, can’t speak English is being shared online. But this is not true.
Video does not show ‘Great British National Strike’ protest in London – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Charlotte Green

A video is being widely shared on social media with misleading claims it shows people attending a recent “Great British National Strike” event in London. The clip, which has been circulating on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), shows a large crowd of people waving the Union Jack and the flags of England on the Strand in London, near the Royal Courts of Justice.
Clip from VE Day concert edited to include recording of anti-Starmer chant at nightclub – Full Fact

1 week ago | fullfact.org | Evie Townend

What was claimed A video shows 20,000 people singing an offensive chant about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Our verdict This is not the clip’s original audio. The footage shows people at a concert celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and there are no reports of any such chanting there. The audio actually comes from people chanting at a nightclub in Hereford.