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
In his speech to the National Conservative Convention over the weekend, David Cameron was championing his Government's economic achievements. With Chancellor George Osborne under attack from all sides, what do the Coalition have to be proud of? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Both the PM and the Chancellor claimed that Labour brought manufacturing to its knees. Is this accurate? Historical and international data give us a different perspective. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Rumour has it that the minimum alcohol unit pricing has been scrapped, but that hasn't stopped commentators from speculating on what we've lost and/or gained. Full Fact looks at the potential outcomes of the policy that could've been. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
After Work and Pensions Minister Mark Hoban claimed in parliament that the economy is gradually being rebalanced under the Coalition, we look at whether the north really is pegging back the south. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It was a speech characterised by a single phrase: "there is no alternative". Yesterday the Prime Minister set out to announce "clearly and plainly" that the UK's economic course would … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
As the Commons sits to debate the Government's plans for Romanian and Bulgarian newcomers into the UK, Labour questions whether the Coalition are doing enough to enforce the minimum wage so that British workers don't get undercut illegally. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A survey carried out by lobby group Fair Fuel UK found that the soaring cost of petrol is the most pressing national issue. But what of the economy, immigration and the NHS? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Full Fact investigates the evidence that an army of 16 to 24 year olds have been left workless as a result of the beer tax. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Liberal Democrat Minister Jeremy Browne told yesterday's Question Time audience that this week's credit rating downgrade should strengthen the UK's resolve to reduce its deficit, as those countries with the best ratings are also those that have cut farthest. Is this true? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Today the Labour party splashed a giant clock over its website - the 'countdown' to April 6th when, the party claims, 13,000 millionaires will get a £100,000 tax cut. How did they work this out? Read
