Economy, Business & Finance
Claims about who’s paid by the state aren’t very meaningful
People can be supported by the state in lots of ways, by employment, benefits or pensions. Read
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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
The government hasn’t provided evidence for its claim that 15,000 arrive per day into the UK
Claims from the Health Secretary that 15,000 passengers are still arriving in the UK per day during the coronavirus lockdown haven’t been backed up. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How many people have been evicted as a result of coronavirus?
Housing charity Shelter says there has been a spike in evictions due to all reasons, though not as large a spike as found in a recent survey. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Gambling spend down since 2008 on average
Licensed gambling has grown 40% over the last decade. However, this is largely because before 2014 non-UK online gambling firms weren’t counted. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Bus fares have risen faster than wages since 2010
Lisa Nandy said that bus fares have risen 60% in 10 years, which is correct using one estimate, but doesn’t take the change in wages into account. Read
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Einstein did argue the rich control communication and this damages democracy
A Facebook post claiming Einstein warned in 1949 that the rich control communication and damage democracy is true. Read
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MPs salaries have grown faster than starting salaries of nurses, teachers and police officers
Starting salaries for nurses, teachers and police officers have fallen since 2010 when you factor in inflation. Read
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Some pensioners will lose £70 a week, but Boris Johnson didn’t introduce the change
Some pensioners will lose £70 a week under reforms set out in 2007 Pensions Act. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Who are “economically inactive” people, and could they join the work force?
Economically inactive people don’t have a job, and they aren’t classed as unemployed because they’re not looking for or able to start a new job. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Whether wages have passed their pre-crisis level depends on whether you include bonuses
Average wages excluding bonuses have surpassed the 2008 peak, but wages including bonuses haven’t yet. Read
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