Is about to get bigger. Full fact is a charity in which a team of analysts verify claims and counterclaims online. This month, they received funding from google to support their work. In years gone by, traditional media could devote greater resources to sifting truth from falsehood. But with their Business Models under pressure, new organisations are emerging to fulfil a smaller role. I think were at a pivotal moment. Weve just had a year in which everybodys realised, hang on, this is a really big problem. And for the first time, all of the people who could play a role in solving it are really thinking about what is their role. This year will tell us whether they stand up to that challenge or not. The tech giants who control so much of the information in our lives today are waking up to their responsibilities. For all that mps may investigate the problem of fake news, they know that ultimately it is the likes of facebook and google who will develop any long term solution. Amol rajan, b
Is about to get bigger. Full fact is a charity in which a team of analysts verify claims and counterclaims online. This month, they received funding from google to support their work. In years gone by, traditional media could devote greater resources to sifting truth from falsehood. But with their Business Models under pressure, new organisations are emerging to fulfil a smaller role. I think were at a pivotal moment. Weve just had a year in which everybodys realised, hang on, this is a really big problem. And for the first time, all of the people who could play a role in solving it are really thinking about what is their role. This year will tell us whether they stand up to that challenge or not. The tech giants who control so much of the information in our lives today are waking up to their responsibilities. For all that mps may investigate the problem of fake news, they know that ultimately it is the likes of facebook and google who will develop any long term solution. Amol rajan, b
They received £3 million for the last paralympic cycle. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Nearly every local authority in england is planning to raise Council Taxes in the coming year, most of them by 5 , to help meet the rising cost of social care. But the local government association, which represents councils, has warned that deep cuts to other services will still have to be made because of the huge cost of looking after growing numbers of elderly and disabled people. Heres our social Affairs Correspondent alison holt. Yes, and youll be fine. This is social care in action. Good girl. And i will be behind you. After several falls, 80 year old Maureen Edwards is being given support that will mean she regains some independence and rebuilds her confidence. It means she and her husband can cope at home. According to todays survey, the sheer demand for this sort of care is the reason why most local authorities in england plan to raise council tax. That was wonderful. Wev
Of reassurance to eu leaders, saying that his country remains committed to continued cooperation. And what a night ahead for non League Sutton united, as they host premier League Giants arsenal in the fa cup. Its five oclock, our main story members of the House Of Lords have begun debating the legislation that will allow the government to begin the process of withdrawing the uk from the European Union. In a mark of the significance of the debate, theresa may was present. The leader of the house, baroness evans, said she was confident the lords would not ignore the result of the referendum and the vote in the commons. Joining me from the House Of Commons lobby is our Political Correspondent leila nathoo. 100 peers want to talk, what have we been hearing . This is a first chance we have heard to hear from been hearing . This is a first chance we have heard to hearfrom peers, a range of views this afternoon, both supporters and opponents of brexit and the governments plans and strategy fo
I live at National League side Sutton United. They played giants arsenal. Good evening. Nearly every local authority in england is planning to raise Council Taxes in the coming year in order to provide care for people who are elderly or disabled. From april, council tax could increase by nearly 5 in the majority of authorities. But the local Government Association says that wont be enough and it warns there will have to be deep cuts to other council services. There are 151 councils in england. 147 of them plan to raise council tax specifically to pay for social care provision. Heres our social Affairs Correspondent alison holt. Hello, margaret how are you . Bored. Youre bored. This is where the pressure on the social care system can at times be seen most clearly. I know youre desperate to go home. Yes, indeed i am. 81 year old Margaret Williams has been in hospital since she had a fall but is waiting for the care shell need to help her cope at home. And its social workers in surrey who