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13 November 2012

Economy, Business & Finance

Are a million women 'missing' from the UK economy?

In an article trailing the government's announcement that it will extend the right to work flexible hours to all employees, the Guardian reported that one million women are "missing" from the UK economy. What does this mean and where is this number from? Read

Analysis
12 November 2012

Education

Higher education: how does the UK rank internationally?

Public spending on education has been cut and tuition fees have trebled. So how does the UK compare to the rest of the world? We look at claims made by a leading Oxford academic. Read

Analysis
9 November 2012

Education

Will banning calculators raise maths performance?

Last month we learned how some MPs struggle with relatively simple maths problems. According to the Government this morning, the same problem is becoming increasingly prevalent among England's 11-14 year-olds. … Read

Analysis
8 November 2012

Economy, Business & Finance

Gender pay gap: How is Britain faring?

Forty-two years after the Equal Pay act was passed in parliament, female executives are losing just under £500,000 to their male counterparts over the course of their careers. At least, … Read

Analysis
8 November 2012

Social care: a postcode lottery

In certain parts of England, how you're cared for in your old age depends on which side of the street you live on. Many people are shocked to discover that … Read

Analysis
6 November 2012

Health

How many diabetes-related deaths are avoidable?

Several newspapers have reported that each year the deaths of up to 24,000 diabetes patients could be prevented by better treatment. But when exactly is a death "avoidable"? Read

Analysis
5 November 2012

Economy, Business & Finance

How many workers earn less than the living wage?

At the start of 'Living Wage week', Full Fact explores the numbers behind the morning's news. Do five million of us earn less than the Wage? Read

Analysis

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