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.
Health
Many different news sites have published articles claiming that snoring could mean you're entitled to Personal Independence Payments. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A post claiming that the EU has set a gas price cap far lower than that of the UK is not based in fact. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
When you look at people’s total pay—including bonuses—the most recent fall in real wages is not a record, although it is very large. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Claims that people with less than £4 on their prepayment meter can get a £49 voucher from their energy company have been shared on social media. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There appear to be some errors in the calculations in Labour’s plan to freeze the energy price cap, which might mean that it isn’t “fully-funded” after all. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Chancellor had pledged to cut income tax by 1p in 2023 and 2p by 2024 if he became Prime Minister, but available data suggests this would save the average household less than claimed. Read
Although added ethanol does slightly reduce cars’ fuel economy, the government has said this is being done in order to reduce net carbon emissions. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford claimed last week that the Conservatives have “pushed millions of people into poverty”. Read
A list spreading on Facebook claims 17 train operators are fully or partly owned by state-run companies from abroad. But the list is out of date. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Figures for the salary of rail workers mentioned by transport secretary Grant Shapps are not representative of those involved in the national rail strike. Read
