Health
The BBC today reported on a big increase in the number of steroid users seen by a charity. We look into what we know about the total number of users. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In a speech in Birmingham today, Ed Miliband claimed that productivity in London and the South East was 40% higher than elsewhere in the UK. What do official figures say? Read
Health
Ian Austin MP yesterday claimed that 35% of patients in England are unable to see their first choice GP. We look at the figures. Read
Health
Yesterday the Guardian said that air pollution is estimated to cause 29,000 early deaths per year, and that this is more than is caused by obesity or was caused by passive smoking before the smoking ban. We look into the research behind the claim. Read
Health
Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham today said that there has been a drop in staff morale following NHS reforms. We look into the source of the claim. Read
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
Crime
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
Health
The extent of pay rises for NHS staff has been a matter of controversy. It was claimed that staff are 10% worse off than when the coalition came into power. We look into the figures. Read
Health
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
