Fact checks looking at the impact and reported impact of brexit on the UK economy
Europe
A picture of a chicken from Morrisons has gone viral for packaging stating the salt and pepper used are “non-EU”. Morrisons says this is to comply with legal requirements, not to “make a geopolitical Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Knowing which tariffs to pay and what rules to follow is vital for businesses. Misinformation about tariff rates can be used to mislead the public. Here’s how to understand what’s going on. Read
The documents show that, as expected, drug patents are a US negotiating objective in trade talks. But they don't show us what, if anything, the UK has actually agreed. Read
We fact check the key claims and major topics from the ITV debate between Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson, including Brexit, the NHS and inequality. Read
Europe
Following the publication of the revised agreement between Boris Johnson's government and the European Union, we look at four key questions about the deal. Read
On 25 July Boris Johnson made his first speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. We factchecked claims on no deal Brexit, the number of EU nationals living in the UK, GP waiting times and more. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Revisions to economic forecasts after the Brexit vote proved to be fairly accurate in the medium term, though less so in the short term. Read
Question Time on 25 October 2018 came from Barrow-in-Furness. Topics covered included Brexit, austerity, Trident and non-disclosure agreements. Read
Question Time on 11 October 2018 came from Edinburgh. Topics covered included Universal Credit, Brexit and education in Scotland and the line-up included Kezia Dugdale, Mike Russell and Fraser Nelson. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Question Time on 20 September 2018 came from the West Yorkshire town of Dewsbury. Topics covered included the Chequers deal, rail nationalisation, Islamophobia, and party conferences. Read
