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 our second piece of this series, we look at the definition of employment. Lots of people think that the government changes the definition of unemployment, so you can’t compare figures over time. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The debate around employment and earnings can be confusing and combative. Our new series explains the facts. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We factchecked claims made by Theresa May and Donald Trump during the latter’s recent state visit and found they were correct. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Andrew Marr correctly quoted a number of figures on reductions in welfare spending, council funding and police numbers under the Coalition, during an interview on his show. Read
Europe
Even if the UK is still in the EU next year, the Lisbon treaty does not force it to adopt the Euro. The UK has an opt-out from this. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In May 2010, when the Conservative-led coalition came to power, the national debt was £1.03 trillion. As of March 2019 it had risen to £1.80 trillion. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Conservatives’ claim they charge less council tax than Labour is pretty meaningless. It’s based on a flawed method. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Nine of the ten most deprived council areas in this country have seen cuts that are almost three times the average of any other council. Read
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
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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