Post comparing the living wage and pensions needs context
A widely shared post on Facebook compares the living wage and state pension. Read
Fact checks
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
Clearing up some of the confusion over free school meals
Schools are required to provide lunches to eligible pupils either directly or using vouchers. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
How to check claims about tariffs and trade
Knowing which tariffs to pay and what rules to follow is vital for businesses. Misinformation about tariff rates can be used to mislead the public. Here’s how to understand what’s going on. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Is the UK's trade deal with Japan better than the EU's?
We don’t know how much better the UK-Japan trade deal is compared to the EU-Japan deal, but it isn’t expected to be worse. Read
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Better communication needed to tackle gaps in understanding of economic statistics
Economic measures affect our lives in many ways. But research published today shows gaps in the pubic's understanding, and disillusionment and apathy about the economy. Read
Comment
Economy, Business & Finance
£24,000 doesn’t represent what most Universal Credit claimants receive
Lee Anderson MP used the figure to argue against all Universal Credit claimants being entitled to free school meals. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Soy sauce imports from Japan will not be cheaper next year
The UK already imports soy sauce from Japan tariff-free under the EU-Japan deal. Read
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It’s possible to receive financial support above the benefits cap, but this does not apply to the majority of households
Most households receive payments below the benefits cap. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How poverty rates are cherry-picked to score political points
There are so many ways to measure poverty that it is hard to know what’s really going on—as MPs proved on Wednesday. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
What does an "Australia style" Brexit deal really mean?
On Sunday, Andrew Marr suggested that an “Australian terms” deal with the EU could well be called “Afghan” terms. Afghanistan actually has more favourable trade terms with the EU than Australia. Read
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