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
On this morning's Today programme Mark Reckless MP claimed that the cost of means-testing pensioner benefits would be "far, far greater than anything that would be raised". Does the evidence support his view? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Liberal Democrat conference this year runs with the theme: "fairer tax in tough times." But how unfair is the current tax system? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As the Government's National Planning Policy Framework starts to kick in, some newspapers threw cold water over planning approval statistics this week. But should their water really be that cold? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith made a series of claims on unemployment in this country on the floor of the House of Commons. Do they stand up to scrutiny? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In another round of Prime Ministers Questions earlier today, David Cameron faced criticism from Labour MP Chris Bryant that the Government's record on women in work left much to be desired. But did the claims from the men do justice to the women's statistics? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As PMQs followed hot on the heels of the release of the latest labour market data, one claim proved particularly popular with the Prime Minister. Is it accurate? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning caused a stir, by criticising one of the Government's flagship growth policies: the Regional Growth Fund. The Fund is an initiative aimed at … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Amidst a still struggling UK economy, the Scottish Government's programme for the upcoming year stressed the priority for creating jobs and growth. But is revitalising the construction sector always the answer? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As politicians return to Westminster after their summer break, we look at the Foreign Secretary's claim about one of the Government's areas of renewed focus. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Daily Mail this week bemoaned Nick Clegg's recent 'wealth tax' plan, drawing upon claims from the Labour party that the Deputy Prime Minister was engaging in little more than … Read
