We check facts about the UK economy. This includes money issues like prices, taxes, jobs, people out of work, and housing. We also look at how these things are different in each part of the UK.
Economy, Business & Finance
David Cameron says the government's troubled families programme saved £1.2 billion. But we don't know what the effect of the programme actually was. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK population is ageing, and this is putting considerable pressure on public finances. Read
Europe
What would trade between Britain and the EU look like if we left? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK makes up a 7% share of the world's welfare spending, according to the Chancellor. But it seems to be based on unpublished "internal analysis". Read
Europe
The EU misspent €7 billion in 2013. Would that have paid for 10 new hospitals? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The OECD have forecast that the UK will be the fastest growing G7 economy in 2015, while the IMF have it in second place. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Britain does have a structural deficit, but that doesn't just mean that the government spends more than it receives. Read
Europe
Daniel Hannan says that Europe has shrunk as a percentage of world GDP. We take a look at the EU's share of world GDP over time. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
At today's Prime Minister's Questions Harriet Harman and David Cameron clashed on housing. We've taken a look at some of their key claims. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
"Joy for consumers: Britain falls into deflation for first time since 1960 as prices plunge"—The Express, 19th May 2015 "Deflation returns to Britain for first time since 1960"—The Guardian, 21st … Read
