Amy Sippitt

Economy, Business & Finance

'Tax-free' childcare: what's the impact on families?

By Amy Sippitt • 4 mins

We take a look at some of the claims made today in response to the Government's announcements on funding for childcare support. Read

Economy, Business & Finance

How much does a lack of maths skills cost?

By Amy Sippitt • 3 mins

The answer, in this case, is not a simple 2+2=4. Read

Education

What can we learn from Shanghai?

By Amy Sippitt • 1 min

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

Economy, Business & Finance

Handouts for foreign nationals?

By Amy Sippitt • 1 min

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

Economy, Business & Finance

Have apprenticeships doubled under the Coalition?

By Amy Sippitt • 3 mins

Older age groups are largely responsible for rise in participation and starts. Read

Education

PISA: Can we compare the UK's education performance with other countries?

By Amy Sippitt • 6 mins

Spotlight on PISA, with context, key facts and main sources of information. Including: what and who PISA measures; pros and cons; UK and Wales PISA rankings. Read

Health

Will millions of patients miss out on GP appointments this year?

By Amy Sippitt • 3 mins

Is it possible that patients totalling up to half the UK population will miss out on an appointment with their GP this year? Read

Are 1 in 5 mothers regularly skipping meals to better feed their children?

By Amy Sippitt • 3 mins

The source of the claim is unclear. One likely source raises questions about whether this figure applies to the whole population. Read

Suspicions of a sham marriage aren't proof

By Amy Sippitt • 1 min

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