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
This list has now been superseded by our new tool Full Fact Finder. Full Fact constantly draws upon a whole host of resources to show you where facts are from. … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As Ed Miliband launches Labour's local election campaign, empowering councils to block payday loans retailers looks set to be one of the party's key pledges. So what do we know about the state of payday lending in the UK today? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In the US only one in nine of the fastest growing occupations require a degree. Does the same apply to our country? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Recents events in North Korea have prompted David Cameron to reiterate his belief that Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent should be renewed. Full Fact crunches the MoD's figures. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
*The title of this piece is updated to include 'working' April is set to be the 'all change' month of this year, at least as far as taxes and benefits … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Housing was at the heart of George Osborne's Budget last week, as the Chancellor claimed that home ownership was key to his vision of an 'aspiration nation'. However Labour hit … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As George Osborne said that his Budget would give first-time buyers a leg-up onto the housing ladder, the Labour party argued that the Government's policy would instead encourage the wealthiest to develop their property portfolio. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Is child poverty due to grow by a rate of 342 children a day? And if so, why? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
George Osborne's fourth Budget was certainly keenly-anticipated, but what will his announcements mean "on the shop floor"? Full Fact puts the figures in context. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Working parents are set to receive £1,200 a year for every child to help with the rising costs of childcare. But does this cover all other cuts to child support? Read
