Mark Francois did not deny that there is a gender pay gap
This quote appears to be a fabrication. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
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
Boris Johnson incorrect to say Keir Starmer is “completely wrong” about past trends in child poverty
Mr Starmer said 600,000 more children are in poverty than in 2012, which is correct according to government data on children in low income households. Read
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Europe
Claim that extending the Brexit transition period could cost £380 billion is not credible
Most studies into the economic impacts of Brexit show leaving the customs union and single market will mean the UK economy is smaller compared to remaining. Read
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Europe
Claim that 7.7% of UK goods exports go to the EU is a big underestimate
The Express has misquoted figures on the UK goods trade with the EU. Read
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Immigration
It’s likely that over 100,000 people have entered the UK since the lockdown began
Government estimates on arrivals are opaque, but recent figures suggest 100,000 is an underestimate. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Claims about who’s paid by the state aren’t very meaningful
People can be supported by the state in lots of ways, by employment, benefits or pensions. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
The government hasn’t provided evidence for its claim that 15,000 arrive per day into the UK
Claims from the Health Secretary that 15,000 passengers are still arriving in the UK per day during the coronavirus lockdown haven’t been backed up. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How many people have been evicted as a result of coronavirus?
Housing charity Shelter says there has been a spike in evictions due to all reasons, though not as large a spike as found in a recent survey. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Gambling spend down since 2008 on average
Licensed gambling has grown 40% over the last decade. However, this is largely because before 2014 non-UK online gambling firms weren’t counted. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Bus fares have risen faster than wages since 2010
Lisa Nandy said that bus fares have risen 60% in 10 years, which is correct using one estimate, but doesn’t take the change in wages into account. Read
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