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
GDP - 'Gross Domestic Product' - regularly finds its way into headlines. Economic and political fortunes can hinge on the decimals we see reported every three months and referred to … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
With economists hoping for good news when the latest GDP update is released on Thursday, the Shadow Chancellor suggested yesterday that his opposite number shouldn't be "complacent" when most families are yet to feel the benefit. Is this accurate? Read
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"What is a cynic? ... A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing", so goes the famous line. The other extreme however (according to Oscar … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We look at today's labour market statistics to see what has gone up or down, and how our workforce is getting on. Read
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British MPs are in line to receive a raise, with their expenses watchdog recommending a £7,500 pay rise from 2015. How does this compare to others' earnings? Read
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According to the Daily Mail, first-time buyers can't afford to get on the housing ladder and pensioners keep the keys of the nation's housing stock. Are we seeing the rise of Generation Rent? Read
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Chances are, you know less about the country than you think. The latest poll from Ipsos Mori suggests "how wrong the public can be" when questioned about the state of the nation today. What's the gap between perception and reality? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Work and Pensions Select Committee questioned a senior statistician and a communications director from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about the way the Department has produced and … Read
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Legal aid has been available to all since 1949. New reforms, announced this year, will gradually cut this scheme which the Daily Mail reports is costing £500,000 per week in legal aid to prisoners. What's behind these figures? Read
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This article was updated 8/7/13. See the bottom for details. 'Infographics'. They're now everywhere on the internet. From Google searches to Twitter and Facebook feeds, it's increasingly difficult to avoid … Read
