Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
Earlier this week Full Fact pointed out that the Metro, Times and i newspapers had all misreported the Royal College of Nursing's report on cuts to nursing jobs. Today, the … Read
According to the media, public sector workers are 60% more likely to be absent from work due to illness than those in the private sector. Is there 'no reason' for this, as one commentator said? Read
Lord Digby Jones says that UK Trade and Investment generates £19 for every £1 of taxpayers money spent, but is this true? Read
Businessman Sir Tom Hunter sparked a debate about the 'benefits culture' north of the border over the weekend, when he claimed in his Sunday Times column that the Scottish welfare … Read
Today the Government announced that families are to be given 'personal budgets' for their children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The reforms are also expected to reduce the number of … Read
The Work and Pensions Secretary made his case for reforming the Disability Living Allowance to the Sunday Telegraph. But does the evidence support him? Read
The Guardian today featured an informative article on their Bike Blog, running with the headline: "Lies, damn lies, and statistics about red light jumping Do 57% of UK cyclists jump … Read
After public sector workers again took to picket lines over proposed changes to their pensions, we look at whether or not the 'average' NHS pension weighs in at just £4,000 per year. Read
Yesterday the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced a change in policy on fighter aircraft for the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers. Mr Hammond told the Commons that the Government would be … Read
Following another wave of public sector strikes over pensions, the Government and Unions have again clashed on exactly how many workers went out on strike yesterday. But did newspapers report the figures correctly? Read
