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
We haven’t found a fair and accurate way to compare whether Labour or Conservative councils cost you more in council tax. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Theresa May said under the Conservatives the basic state pension increased by over £1,450. That’s correct in cash terms but once you account for inflation it’s around £550 more. Read
Europe
Seven EU countries produce more steel than the UK, including Germany, Italy and France. The UK is responsible for 4% of the EU’s steel production. Read
Health
27% of women responding to a survey in Great Britain said they couldn’t afford sanitary products. But it wasn’t designed to be representative and more representative surveys found it's about 1 in 10. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Surplus funds from National Insurance Contributions in the UK are currently invested to reduce the national debt. Read
The calculation includes the number of people living in temporary accommodation, hostels and those sleeping rough. Read
Europe
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said Brexit is the first test of the new global order, not that it could usher in a golden age of trade. Read
Europe
The UK received more funding from the Marshall Plan than any other country. Read
Europe
The government hasn’t said how much money departments are spending preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
UK poverty by one measure is around the EU average. A viral tweet misleadingly suggests the UK poverty rate is much higher by using a different measure for the UK. Read
