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
"Ministers are expected to insist that at least nine in 10 people will be better off under the reforms." The Telegraph, January 13, 2012 "Economists are forecasting a 25 per … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As members of the Government suggest that pensioners' benefits might not be preserved after the next general election, the Daily Telegraph reports that cutting free bus travel for the over 60s would hit the majority of the middle class. What do the statistics tell us? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As MPs prepare to vote over the Government's plans to cap rises to certain working age benefits and tax credits, newspapers and commentators have been circulating figures on who will … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As David Cameron and Nick Clegg renewed their vows in the No.10 rose garden, the government pledged to help families by improving access to childcare. Meanwhile the Daily Telegraph reported that Britain is a European leader on early-years spending. Is this true? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It's half term and the Coalition's report card is out. We look at Owen Jones' review of the Coalition's record on food poverty and living standards. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
According to research conducted by Labour, Conservative councils charge more for parking than their Labour equivalents. Both parties agree that if parking charges are excessive, town centre businesses will lose out on valuable trade. But which local authorities are the worst offenders? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
With benefits uprating dominating 2013's early political exchanges, is it really fair to say that working people are falling behind when it comes to the cost of living? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Season's greetings from Full Fact! Here are our most-read factchecks from this year, one for every twelve days of Christmas. Happy reading! 1. How much does obesity cost the NHS? … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In her speech to Policy Exchange, the Home Secretary said that immigration drives house prices up and wages down. Can both be true? In this second installment, we look at the impact on jobs and wages. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The debate over whether immigration makes economic sense is longstanding. But where is the proof that immigration drives wages down and houses prices up? Read
