Fact checker (former)
We explain what RPI and CPI are, and how government choices about which measure of inflation to use can have a very real impact on consumer prices and benefit recipients. Read
Health
Cyclists made up 6% of deaths and 14% of serious injuries on British roads in 2016. Around 1% of pedestrian deaths were caused by cyclists. Read
Education
Despite inevitable headlines focusing on shifts in results, A-level performance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland remains very stable. Read
Health
Some NHS staff were told they would all get a 3% pay rise from April this year, but many won’t get the full rise until later this financial year. Read
Health
High temperatures have been linked to increased mortality rates in the past, but we don’t know the full picture for this summer yet. Read
Crime
A small-scale pilot a voter ID scheme saw more voters turned away in one day than there have been cases of voters impersonating other voters at polling stations in the last eight years. Read
Europe
The government modelled the impact of different post-Brexit trade deals on the economy. They expect slower growth under each model, but the exact details remain unclear. Read
We explain how reverse image searching, and some other steps, can help you spot images being used to spread misinformation online. Read
Crime
The government has given £5 million to the Scottish Police to help with the costs of policing President Trump’s visit. Other police forces can also apply for special funding to cover the costs. Read
Europe
Lorry design specifications are set by the EU, but the UK initially opposed its plans to allow safer lorries on the road. Read
