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What’s so bad about fake news?

Vick Hope gives the lowdown on different types of fake news and how they affect us.

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How does fake news spread?

Vick Hope finds out how fake news plays on our emotions and why we should pause before we share.

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Tips for spotting fake news online

Nihal Arthanayake looks at some simple steps which will help separate real news from false news.

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Be social media smart: Is seeing believing?

BBC newsreader Tina Daheley looks at how to check what can and can’t be believed.

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Think like a journalist: How to check a story

BBC journalist Tina Daheley explains how she checks the facts when reporting on the latest news.

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How to talk to your kids about fake news

Vernon Kay finds out how parents can give their children the confidence to work out what’s real and what's not.

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Quiz: Debunking the coronavirus

Take our quiz to separate health facts from fake news around Covid-19.

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Coronavirus mythbusters: Sorting the facts from the fakes

Dr Alex George helps to clear up the many coronavirus rumours flying around.

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What are deepfakes and how do they work?

BBC My World presenter Radzi Chinyanganya dives into the scary world of deepfake technology.

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What is a filter bubble?

Find out how fake news can often be spread more easily in a filtered social media feed.

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Fake news and BBC Young Reporter

As part of BBC Young Reporter, top journalists give you the lowdown on how to weigh up what’s real and what’s fake.

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Trusted news: BBC Reality Check

A BBC News service that examines the facts and claims behind a story to try to determine whether or not it is true.

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