Conspiracy Theories
MPs given guide on spotting conspiracy theories in battle against disinformation
Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt commissioned the guide to help politicians battle proliferating conspiracy theories.
North's troubled past linked to rise in conspiracy theory beliefs
CONSPIRACY theories are taking root in the north as a result of the region being affected by past state secrecy and collusion, it has been claimed.
Radio review: Damaging toll of Covid misinformation
Woman’s Hour Radio 4 A Home of Our Own Radio 4 Anna suspects there are thousands of people out there just like her.
Extremist views widespread in England’s classrooms, say teachers
Concerns about students’ exposure to hateful ideologies online have been ‘exacerbated by the pandemic’, school staff claim.
School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories
The Stephen Hawking Foundation has devised critical thinking tools for assemblies and lessons to help pupils discuss their concerns and uncertainties.
Mary Kelly: Slow learners in Stormont, Westminster and the hairdressers'
THE fiasco over the exam results has proved something I’ve suspected for a long time.
Social media use ‘linked to Covid-19 conspiracy beliefs and breaking lockdown’
A study suggests 60% of those who think the virus is linked to 5G use YouTube for information, compared with 14% who think that is false.
Conspiracy theories linking 5G to Covid-19 could fuel further attacks - Diane Dodds
CONSPIRACY theories linking 5G to the coronavirus pandemic could fuel further attacks on equipment and telecoms engineers, the Economy Minister has warned.
15 conspiracy theories that would cause the most havoc if true
From karma and chem trails to Mambo number six.