Analysis

Demoralised and bullied? What the figures show about NHS staff

By Laura O’Brien • 1 min

In an Independent article yesterday, two claims in particular caught our eye. "New research has found demoralisation among staff. Read

A clearer picture of UK research funding

By Joseph O’Leary • 2 mins

"Universities in Britain get more funding from the EU than any other European country - another example of why being IN Europe is better for... Read

Is the 'Great Recession' officially over?

By Owen Spottiswoode • 1 min

Today's Times front page claims that "It's official: the Great Recession has ended". However the figures referenced in the article aren't "official" ... Read

Economy, Business & Finance

Out-of-work women over 50: a "forgotten army"?

By Owen Spottiswoode • 2 mins

An increasing number of indicators suggest the economy is recovering, but who's it leaving behind? Read

29,000 deaths from air pollution? It's complicated

By Laura O’Brien • 1 min

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday released data on air pollution in 1,600 cities... Read

Stunned before slaughter: what we know about halal meat sold in the UK

By Laura O’Brien • 1 min

Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read

Immigration

Still waiting for evidence on Romanian and Bulgarian migration

By Joseph O’Leary • 1 min

Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read

Difficult to keep track of train operators' profits

By Joseph O’Leary • 1 min

Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read

Economy, Business & Finance

How many people pay more for a season ticket than for housing?

By Joseph O’Leary • 3 mins

Prospective Labour MPs claim in a letter to the Guardian that season tickets are now "the largest monthly expense for many". But how many? Read

Health

800 avoidable asthma deaths: do media reports reflect the research?

By Laura O’Brien • 2 mins

Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read