Journalist
Health
Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent increase in hospital appointments, and Labour’s pledge to carry out “an extra two million”, compare to previous years. Read
Education
The data we have suggests most schools in England don’t allow pupils to use their phones—although the types of ban vary, and there is evidence that they are often not being followed. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Our quick explainer on the state of UK health spending helps put the Autumn 2024 Budget in context. Read
Health
It’s easy to misunderstand the data on suicides in England and Wales—especially when it comes to long-term comparisons or recent trends. Read
Health
The NHS is run separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For a few measures, we can look at their data side-by-side to see some differences between them. Read
Health
Our regularly updated guide to NHS waiting lists and waiting times. Read
Health
Apparently contradictory research from Labour and the Times suggests that either 121,000 or 340,000 people died while waiting for treatment in England last year. Read
Health
The Pharmacy First service will mean people in England can get NHS prescription medicines for some conditions from a community pharmacy without seeing a GP. But some pharmacists can prescribe already. Read
With many NHS workers on strike, some unions have challenged the independence of its pay review body. We take a look at the facts behind some of the main claims. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Our analysis using Full Fact’s AI media-monitoring software has found more than 100 potentially misleading claims about the government’s Energy Price Guarantee—which is a cap on prices, not bills. Read
