Helen Johnson
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FactCheck: what did Rishi Sunak announce about changes to A Levels and when could the Advanced British Standard start?
When could the new qualification begin and are there enough teachers to make it happen?
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FactCheck: what is HS2 and how much would it have cost to reach Manchester?
What was originally planned for HS2 and what will the change mean for journey times?
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FactCheck: is the new BA.2.86 Covid variant spreading in the UK?
How severe is the new variant and how many cases have there been in the UK so far?
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FactCheck: what is the new Omicron Covid variant and how many cases are there in the UK?
A new Covid variant named BA.2.86 has been detected in the UK. Here’s what we know – and don’t know – so far.
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FactCheck: who is eligible for the 2023 autumn Covid booster and when will it be available?
The UK’s Covid vaccination programme is entering its third winter season, with eligible groups able to get a top-up.
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FactCheck: how many UK doctors are going abroad and how does pay compare?
How many doctors are actually leaving the UK to work elsewhere – and how does the pay compare? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: how many cats have died of feline coronavirus in Cyprus and are there UK cases?
What are the symptoms of cat coronavirus and has the outbreak spread to the UK? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: why is US decision to give cluster munitions to Ukraine controversial?
US President Joe Biden has announced the country will supply cluster munitions to Ukraine to help its fight against Russian forces. FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: What charges is Donald Trump facing and what happens next?
Former US President Donald Trump is facing charges over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House in 2021. FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: should vapes be banned and are they really better than smoking?
Do experts think vapes should be banned completely? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: why is the government taking legal action over the Covid inquiry’s order for Johnson’s WhatsApp messages?
Why is the government continuing with legal action and could this case set a precedent for the future? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: how much sewage is dumped in England’s rivers and on beaches?
How much sewage is actually dumped into English rivers and beaches? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: what is the Suella Braverman speeding row about and what could happen next?
What is the Suella Braverman speeding row about and what could happen next? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: what is the Renters’ Reform bill and what does it mean to abolish ‘no fault’ eviction?
The government has introduced a new “Renters’ Reform” bill as part of what is set to be the biggest shakeup of renters’ rights in England since the 1980s. But what is the bill and what will it mean for renters? FactCheck takes a look.
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FactCheck: how much money has the UK spent on weapons for Ukraine and what is Zelenskyy asking for?
The UK has been providing Ukraine with military weapons since Russia launched its full-scale attack on the country. But how much money has the UK spent on weapons for Ukraine and what is Zelenskyy asking for?
