FactCheckNI: Northern Ireland's First Dedicated Non-Profit Fact-Checking Service
Use the search tool below to explore topics that matter to you in Northern Ireland. FactCheckNI is an independent team of fact-checkers committed to examining key public statements related to Northern Ireland. We analyse the best available evidence and publish fact-check articles to enhance the quality of public debate, knowledge and understanding.
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Politics in NI: What are the possibilities for Stormont reform?
7 September 2026
A growing question among local politicians concerns whether Stormont should be reformed. If rules or procedures are changed, can that make local politics more effective?
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Housing in NI: What are HMOs, how many are there, and who lives in them?
25 August 2026
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have recently featured in public and political debate about immigration. Specifically, they have become a topic of discussion around accommodation
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Green energy in NI #2: Different types of renewable and the big grid challenge
17 August 2026
Why has Northern Ireland’s growth in renewable energy use stalled? In 2005, only 3% of local electricity came from renewables yet by 2020 it wasChoose from over 300 fact checks on the topics that matter most to you
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We have published over 300 fact check articles on topics relating to life in Northern Ireland since 2016. This is a free resource that anyone can use 24 hours a day.
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We design and deliver bespoke training sessions in fact checking and critical thinking skills to groups, organisations and communities across NI
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Fact Check Toolkit
We've created a simple guide that's perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to tell the difference between fact, fiction, and “fake news.” We encourage everyone to think critically, and in this article, we share tips on how you can check the information you come across, especially online.
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