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
Health will account for around 40% of the day-to-day spending that can be budgeted by departments, which itself only accounts for about half of government spending. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A Facebook post claims £50 million has been lost in licence fee payments this year. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
MPs claiming for rental accommodation costs can claim an extra £5,500 per dependant. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government estimated its new imports policy will save wine drinkers £130 million. An industry body puts the figure at around £30 million. Read
Dawn Butler was removed from the Commons for claiming that the Prime Minister lied. Read
Health
People are not entitled to the equivalent of the living wage while they self-isolate, and a £500 support payment is only for those on benefits or in hardship. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
This was claimed by MP George Freeman when outlining the UK’s commitment to developing nations. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A quarter of over 65s live in households with wealth above a million pounds. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Covid-19 and Brexit mean trade volumes are incredibly volatile at the moment. We take a look at some of the claims about the latest data. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK spends more on aid than most G7 countries, although the gap will close in 2021. Read
