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
Revisions to economic forecasts after the Brexit vote proved to be fairly accurate in the medium term, though less so in the short term. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Treasury estimates 32 million will benefit from tax changes between 2015/16 and 2019/20. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
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
Economy, Business & Finance
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
Europe
Question Time was set in the Staffordshire town of Cannock this week and discussed Brexit, gambling and homelessness. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Real-terms total pay in Great Britain grew by 0.8% in the year to September 2018. Read
Question Time on 16 November came from the Welsh harbour town of Milford Haven, and was entirely dominated by Brexit and the draft withdrawal agreement. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The average rail ticket is 20% more expensive than it was in 1995, and government subsidies for the railways have also increased. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
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
Question Time on 1 November came from Clacton-on-Sea. Topics covered included income tax changes, austerity, early elections, policing priorities, and the impact of the investigation into Arron Banks. Read
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