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
A row has erupted between Labour and the Conservatives about the number of jobs "created" outside of the capital. Our look at the figures suggests there are problems with some of the claims. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Labour claims a rise in the number of people claiming Housing Benefit while working is evidence that the government is overseeing a "cost-of-living crisis". Official figures are more ambiguous. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Both Labour and the Coalition claim to have done more than the other to promote economic activity in the North of England. What do the figures tell us? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
MPs on both sides of the debate yesterday disagreed over the government's record on fuel poverty. As is so often the case, it depends on which measure you use; we take a look at three key trends. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The BBC claims Chinese investment into the UK is at record levels, but what evidence are they using? Read
Europe
It was claimed on last week's Question Time that unlike the UK, Wales is a net beneficiary of the EU. But it's not as straightforward a calculation. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government claims that spending on the road and rail networks is at a historic high. The evidence behind the claims is patchy, however. Read
Europe
Nick Clegg claimed 7% of UK law was influenced by the EU. Nigel Farage claimed 75%. The House of Commons Library's verdict: neither of them is right. Read
Europe
"BRITISH taxpayers are giving more than £30million a year in Child Benefit to families in other EU countries." Daily Express, 28 May 2014 "Child benefit worth £30million paid by Britain … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, joined many voices in claiming the UK has a housing shortage. But how do we compare to the Governor's home country, and others? Read
