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
We asked our Facebook followers for suggestions for a factcheck, and this was the lucky winner. What's happened to the minimum wage since it was introduced? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Former chancellor has urged the government to cut the top income tax rate to 45p. We've had a look at how high-earners fared last time it was cut. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
How many people are in poverty in the UK, and how has this been changing in recent years? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
At PMQs Harriet Harman and others grilled the Prime Minister on issues from child benefits, cancer diagnosis, and school policy. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
George Osborne says the government legislated for £21 billion in welfare savings over the last parliament. What actually happened to spending? Read
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
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 But it seems to be based on unpublished "internal analysis".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
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
"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
