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
The Prime Minister claimed that band D average council tax is higher in Labour areas than Conservative ones. But band D rates are not a fair comparison. Average tax in Labour areas is lower. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Claims about all households in poverty struggling to put food on the table need a closer look. Read
A chart on Facebook compares two different measures, which makes the rise in income look smaller than it was. Read
Debate over whether the government scheme caused a rise in infections continues. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A list of priority areas due to receive early funding from the new “Levelling Up Fund” has been published. The rationale for why certain areas are prioritised has not. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Boris Johnson denied 40% reductions to the transport body’s budget during PMQs. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A survey found 47% of the population think job performance is an important factor in recent job losses, not necessarily the main reason. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There is other evidence that trade did not fall this much and it may have been driven by stockpiling before January and Covid. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The real number of people who might be financially affected by new fire regulations may be about a tenth of Labour’s claim. Read
In effect, all money spent by Scotland on HS2 is returned through the Barnett formula. Read
