Jobs, bills and energy security: Fact-checking claims about Jackdaw gas field
The new gasfield was announced in recent weeks by the UK Government, and a number of claims emerged about its impact.
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Membership Changes
When The Ferret was set up in 2015 we set a medium term target of 2,000 new members. After
The FFS Show 23: PartyGate & Freedom of Information with Jenna Corderoy from openDemocracy
The FFS Show is back with a brand new format, guests, segments, music and more! This week we fact check
Claim Scottish data shows ‘negative efficacy’ of Covid-19 vaccine is False
Opposition to Covid-19 vaccines continues across the globe, with some groups protesting regularly against government policies and restrictions regarding
FFS explains: How does a Prime Minister leave office?
The Prime Minister is under significant pressure after revelations about parties being held at Number 10 during the strict Covid-
Claim UK pension is worst in developed world is Half True
Pensions have formed an important part of the political debate in the UK in recent years, figuring in discussions around
Claim some countries require Covid-19 booster for entry is Half True
Boris Johnson’s press conference on 4 January updated the public on the UK Government’s response to the Omicron
Claim Christmas mince pies are illegal thanks to Cromwell is False
One of the more enduring myths around Christmas in the UK involves the humble mince pie. A number of social
The FFS Show episode 22: Long Covid and Christmas myths
The latest episode of The FFS Show looks at a claim about long Covid, and we delve into some of
Claim 100,000 have ‘long Covid’ in Scotland is Mostly True
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact Scotland and the rest of the UK, with further restrictions in place as
FFS explains: Refugees, migration and channel crossing
After the tragic loss of life in the English channel, the issue of immigration to the UK has been back
The FFS Show episode 20: Memes about MPs
The latest episode of The FFS Show is all about MPs. Do they only care about their own expenses and
Claim about MPs’ debate attendance is Mostly False
A common claim relating to MPs’ attendance at Westminster debates has been shared again on social media. The image claims