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
The Committee on Climate Change has said that the government can meet its emissions targets and build a third runway at Heathrow, but only if strict criteria are followed. The Committee also called on Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government publishes extensive guidance for its staff on handling benefit claims. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Over a million food parcels were given last year by the Trussell Trust, but that isn't the same as a million people. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The UK is the third largest donor of aid to Syria, behind the USA and Germany according to the United Nations. Read
Europe
The EU has 48 trade agreements with other countries, which go beyond World Trade Organisation rules. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Inflation is at a two year high, but saying that it’s “soaring” is a bit of a stretch. Read
Health
It’s correct that 40% of mental health trusts had lower income in 2015/16 compared to the previous year, according to analysis by the King’s Fund think tank. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It’s correct that the IMF has said that in 2015 the pound was overvalued by between 5 and 20%. But it’s open to debate whether it’s undervalued right now. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A ‘Hard Brexit’ would see 80,000 fewer jobs in Scotland than EU membership, according to one set of figures. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The falling price of oil hasn’t had much impact on the proportion of people saying they would vote for independence. Read
