It's hard to measure crime, which can make news stories seem more worrying than they really are. We look past the headlines to explain the full picture.
Transport for London is not legally prevented from removing bat boxes installed on cameras which enforce London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, contrary to claims on social media. Read
Crime
A figure used by Home Office minister Chris Philp isn’t necessarily the most useful indicator of knife crime trends. Read
Charges have not been filed by prosecutors in Switzerland against Israel's President Isaac Herzog, although criminal complaints have been made. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Tax rules haven’t changed—you may still need to declare income of more than £1,000 from selling second-hand clothes, handmade goods or short-term property lets. Read
The government says the ban in England and Wales only applies to XL Bully dogs, but assessment will be based on appearance and physical characteristics. Read
We looked into the figures after the PM claimed prison escapes were 10 times higher under the last Labour government. Read
Posts on social media which claim a new law will mean people can be fined £15,000 or sent to jail if they don’t comply with energy regulations misunderstand the legislation. Read
Crime
Justice secretary Alex Chalk claimed that the number of full-time equivalent band 3-5 prison staff had increased by over 700 “since 30 June 2023”. Read
Crime
Michelle Donelan MP wrongly claimed the number of frontline prison officers has “increased by 20%” in the last year. Read
It is not illegal to drive in flip flops, but it is to drive carelessly or without control. Read
