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Boris Johnson repeats false employment claim in parliament again – having already admitted it’s wrong
Boris Johnson repeats false employment claim in parliament again – having already admitted it’s wrong
Johnson also claimed he thinks he “took steps to correct the record” to reflect his error. He hasn’t.
Stats watchdog again warns Boris Johnson to stop misleading parliament over employment figures
Stats watchdog again warns Boris Johnson to stop misleading parliament over employment figures
The letter implores the prime minister to provide a “complete statement” on the economy to the House of Commons.
Fact/Fiction: Is Blue Monday real?
Fact/Fiction: Is Blue Monday real?
Old news, truthfully retold. This week we delve into the phenomenon of Blue Monday to see if science proves it is the most depressing day of the year
Is handwashing dishes worse for the environment than using a dishwasher?
Is handwashing dishes worse for the environment than using a dishwasher?
Are cardboard beds at the Olympic Village made to crack down on sex?
Are cardboard beds at the Olympic Village made to crack down on sex?
Fact/Fiction: Did Sajid Javid say Covid is like flu?
Fact/Fiction: Did Sajid Javid say Covid is like flu?
Was Boris Johnson honeymooning in Portugal while it was on the amber list?
Was Boris Johnson honeymooning in Portugal while it was on the amber list?
Is the term ‘white privilege’ leaving working-class white kids neglected?
Is the term ‘white privilege’ leaving working-class white kids neglected?
Is flying a flag on your car during the Euros illegal?
Is flying a flag on your car during the Euros illegal?
Is LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall trying to ban the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’?
Is LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall trying to ban the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’?
Is there a new coronavirus strain that jumps from dogs to humans?
Is there a new coronavirus strain that jumps from dogs to humans?
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Is Joe Biden planning to limit Americans to four pounds of red meat per year?
Is Joe Biden planning to limit Americans to four pounds of red meat per year?
Are British people in Spain facing deportation following the Brexit deadline?
Are British people in Spain facing deportation following the Brexit deadline?
Fact/Fiction: Is it safe to exercise with a face mask on?
Fact/Fiction: Is it safe to exercise with a face mask on?
Fact/Fiction: Is smartphone addiction an issue for four in 10 students?
Fact/Fiction: Is smartphone addiction an issue for four in 10 students?
Fact/Fiction: Are glasses wearers three times less likely to get Covid-19?
Fact/Fiction: Are glasses wearers three times less likely to get Covid-19?
Fact/Fiction: Does living near streetlights give you cancer?
Fact/Fiction: Does living near streetlights give you cancer?
Fact/Fiction: Is the Moderna vaccine less effective against new variants?
Fact/Fiction: Is the Moderna vaccine less effective against new variants?
Fact/Fiction: Did Coca Cola, kiwis and ice cream test positive for Covid-19?
Fact/Fiction: Did Coca Cola, kiwis and ice cream test positive for Covid-19?
Fact/Fiction: Were zombie film fans better prepared for Covid-19?
Fact/Fiction: Were zombie film fans better prepared for Covid-19?
Fact/Fiction: Can you use the Magna Carta to get out of lockdown?
Fact/Fiction: Can you use the Magna Carta to get out of lockdown?
Fact/Fiction: Are men with deep voices more likely to cheat?
Fact/Fiction: Are men with deep voices more likely to cheat?
Fact/Fiction: Can parrots really teach each other to swear?
Fact/Fiction: Can parrots really teach each other to swear?
Fact/Fiction: Does being unpopular at school mean future heart problems?
Fact/Fiction: Does being unpopular at school mean future heart problems?
Fact/Fiction: Does sarcasm put you at greater risk of a heart attack?
