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
Claims that Tesco is not celebrating Christmas because it is selling an “evergreen” tree are missing context. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating online claim that the Department for Work and Pensions is increasing the Christmas Bonus for those on certain benefits from £10 to £200 this year. But this isn’t true. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos shared on Facebook and TikTok falsely claim a government grant will be given to new parents from the start of next year. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Viral videos claiming that a new £200 annual tax on all car owners will come into effect in November 2025 are false. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A video circulating online wrongly claims pensioners could lose 20% of their money if they don’t withdraw their pensions within two days. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Misleading posts claiming that Muslims don’t have to pay council tax if they use their living rooms to pray are circulating on social media again. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho MP claimed the UK has the highest electricity prices in the world. Our fact check looks at what the official data shows. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating online falsely claim “every single driver” entering central London will face a £100 charge from 1 October. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating on social media are spreading misleading claims about supposed changes to people’s bus passes. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There’s no evidence that pensioners will only receive 80% of their pension from next April, as has been claimed online. Read
