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How many British nationals are in Sudan and what’s caused the crisis?
The government urges British nationals in Sudan to “stay indoors”.
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Dominic Raab bullying allegations report
Dominic Raab has quit as deputy prime minister and justice secretary after a report upheld two claims of bullying against him. FactCheck takes a look.
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Did Sunak break stats rules over police claim?
Rishi Sunak said at this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions that “there are 20,000 more police officers”. But is this right and has he broken data rules? FactCheck takes a look.
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Yousaf claims Scotland NHS waiting times ‘improving’
On some key measures, they’re getting worse.
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Why is Rishi Sunak being investigated by parliament watchdog?
Why is prime minister Rishi Sunak being investigated by parliament’s standards watchdog? FactCheck takes a look.
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The gender reform row between Scotland and Westminster explained
What is the Gender Recognition Reform bill and how popular is it among Scots?
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How much has junior doctors’ pay fallen and what pay rise do they want?
Thousands of junior doctors in England are on strike this week over pay. But how much has junior doctors’ pay fallen – and how does it compare to other parts of the health service? FactCheck takes a look.
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What has Donald Trump been charged with and can he still run for President in 2024?
Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts. But what do the charges mean? FactCheck takes a look.
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Is Clinton right that there have been 135 mass shootings in the US in 2023?
The figures aren’t clear cut.
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Angela Rayner’s claim about rape trials dropped due to delays
Angela Rayner said that during a six-month period last year 175 trials for rape and other serious sexual offences had to be dropped “because the victim could no longer cope with the delay”. FactCheck takes a look.
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When are teacher strikes in spring 2023 and why are they happening?
Some teachers in England will take industrial action again after rejecting the latest pay offer. But when will they go on strike and will schools close? FactCheck takes a look.
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Raab to correct parliament record on rape claim
Dominic Raab said during Prime Minister’s Questions that the conviction rate for rape cases “has gone up, it is now at 69 per cent”. FactCheck takes a look.
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Why Russia is planning to store nuclear weapons in Belarus – explained
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin plans to store nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus. But should we be worried? FactCheck takes a look.
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New study links hormonal contraception including the pill to breast cancer – explained
What is the link between hormonal contraception and breast cancer? FactCheck takes a look.
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SNP energy bills claim ‘doesn’t ring true’, says Ofgem
Stephen Flynn claimed that the average household energy bill in Scotland is currently around £3,500, but Ofgem said this figure “doesn’t ring true”. FactCheck takes a look.