Government proposes new zero hour contract legislation
The government plans to introduce draft legislation on workers’ rights, but it has not yet come into force. 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
Is income tax being cut for 32 million people?
The Treasury estimates 32 million will benefit from tax changes between 2015/16 and 2019/20. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Wage growth is only the fastest in a decade if you ignore inflation
Weekly wages in cash terms are rising at their fastest rate in a decade. But accounting for inflation it’s only the fastest for two years. Read
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Supermarket pay image—where do the figures come from?
A viral image saying the government subsidises low paid workers at four big supermarkets has gone viral. But where does the data come from? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Real wages aren’t growing at their fastest rate in a decade
Real-terms total pay in Great Britain grew by 0.8% in the year to September 2018. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How much does the government subsidise the railways by?
The average rail ticket is 20% more expensive than it was in 1995, and government subsidies for the railways have also increased. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Are we saving £1,205 a year in income tax?
A basic rate taxpayer will pay around £940 less in 2019/20 compared to 2010/11, once you factor in how prices have changed over that time. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Would Labour borrow a trillion pounds?
The claim that Labour's manifesto promises would cost a trillion pounds is not a fully costed estimate, and we don't know if it refers to spending increases or total spending. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Water rip-off? Are water bills up 40% since privatisation?
Water bills rose sharply after privatisation in 1989 but have been falling slightly in recent years, due to regulatory oversight. Read
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Europe
What was promised about the customs union before the referendum?
Campaigners weren’t explicit about what Brexit would mean for the customs union before the referendum. Read
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