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
Another set of government deficit figures, another round of confusing coverage. We outline what different the different measures mean, and which is best to use. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Since Labour proposed a 'Mansion Tax' on homes worth over £2 million, the claim that 80% of those properties are in London has been regularly repeated. We look at the problems with trying to reach a definitive figure. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
How much did wages grow last year? What about in real terms? How much more do people earn in London? We've looked through the ONS report on employment and earnings and come up with some answers. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The IFS says that the way the Barnett formula treats business rates means that Scotland and Northern Ireland have faced lower cuts to public spending than England and Wales. We outline how the Barnett formula works—and how it doesn't. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The treasury says that mailing out individual statements this week telling taxpayers what their money is being spent on is an act of transparency. But are the letters really that clear? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
"In this parliament we will have made £100 billion of savings while cutting income tax by £10.5 billion. In the next parliament we plan to make £25 billion of savings … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
"Workers on the minimum wage will be worse off if Ed Miliband implements a plan to increase the rate to £8 an hour" The Telegraph, 20 October 2014 It's a … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Following David Cameron's speech to the Conservative party conference, the Labour party has accused the Prime Minister of making a "misleading reference to the Government's record on the national debt", … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
With days to go and polls showing the Yes and No campaigns for Scottish independence as neck-and neck, this week the pro-union parties have agreed to offer new powers to … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Spotlight on social mobility. How can we define it, how it has changed over time and how mobility in the UK compares to other countries. Read
