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No evidence UK council will fine people £5 for sitting too long – Full Fact

A viral video claims people who sit too long on a public bench in parts of the UK will be fined £5, but there’s no evidence this is happening.

A viral video claims people who sit too long on a public bench in parts of the UK will be fined £5, but there’s no evidence this is happening.

5 days ago

A viral video claims that a local council in southern England will fine anyone £5 if they sit on a public bench for more than 15 minutes. Is it true?

4 days ago

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Full Fact broke the news in 5 days ago on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

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