Europe
This claim about the UK's EU contribution is correct, but meaningless
Since 2000 the UK has made a net contribution to the EU of £122 billion in today’s money. Read
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Abbas Panjwani
Fact Checker (former)
Abbas joined Full Fact in 2018. Before this, he worked as a social researcher, collecting quantitative and qualitative research to help inform policy development and evaluation for government departments and other public bodies. Most recently he worked as research manager at Ofgem, Great Britain’s energy regulator, and has also worked on projects for BIS, the Home Office and the Competition and Markets Authority.
The Princess and the PCs: What will policing Princess Eugenie’s wedding cost?
Local police will provide security for Princess Eugenie’s wedding. The cost is unconfirmed but reported estimates of £2 million seem in the right ballpark. Read
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Are there plans to build on the Green Belt?
Local authorities plan to build around 460,000 homes on the Green Belt over 15 years. That could cover 0.9% of the current Green Belt area. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Is UK economic growth higher than in Europe?
Last quarter the UK economy grew at the same rate as the Eurozone. Over the long term the Eurozone economy has and is projected to grow faster than the UK. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Fair fares? How much are season tickets increasing by?
Train season tickets for commuters are rising by 3.2% next year – higher than wages are rising. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Child poverty is increasing and decreasing at the same time—here’s why
Over the long term, UK absolute child poverty is down while relative child poverty is stable. Each measure has its own strengths and weaknesses. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Is the government’s pay rise for public sector workers a real-terms pay cut?
The recently announced pay rises are either above or slightly below inflation forecasts. These don’t cover all public sector workers. Read
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Misinformation Toolkit
How to spot misleading poll figures
Polls often dominate political conversation but it can sometimes be difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. Here are a few steps you can follow to help you judge how trustworthy a poll is. Read
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Education
Are grammar schools facing a crisis of funding?
English grammar schools received around £700 less state funding per pupil than other state schools in 2016/17. Read
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Crime
Are more young people taking cocaine?
Cocaine use among 16-24 year olds is at a nine year high. 6% said they had taken cocaine in the last year, higher than other European countries. Read
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