Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
We have read a lot recently about the sale of school fields under the coalition government but is this really so disastrous? Read
A recent judicial review ruling may see a number of benefit claimants sanctioned under the Government's Work Programme be eligible for reimbursement from the DWP but how many people are we talking about? Full Fact strips down the figures. Read
Little else has dominated the news this week as much as the Olympic Games, however questions are already being asked as to what legacy the event is likely to leave. The London organisers promised a games to "inspire a generation". But is there any evidence that it has inspired previous host nations? Read
Crime
Almost a year on from the summer riots in England, and plenty of debate still exists between commentators over how the events of last August should be interpreted. Readers of … Read
Following two-wheeled successes for team GB at the Olympics, cycling is in the news agenda again. But after the Guardian raised the issue of cycling safety, just how dangerous is it to take to the streets rather than the pavements? Read
Education
Yesterday's Independent published a blog on 'equality for all in our education system' which included an interesting claim on the probability of being excluded from school. Will this claim stand up to scrutiny? Read
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning warned that the Government needs to do more to ensure that the information it releases to the public is accurate, consistent and easy … Read
With the 2012 London Olympics in full flow, Labour and the Daily Mail claim that teachers are now spending 60 per cent less time on sport since the election. But where does this figure come from and is it a fair reflection of the facts? Read
The Minister for Culture, Ed Vaizey, and his Shadow recently locked horns over the extent of public library closures. Full Fact wields its factchecking comb over a mish-mash of statistics begging to be untangled. Read
Yesterday, two media outlets reported contradictory statistics regarding the number of Olympic tickets going to sponsors but which one is right? Read
